Our client in North Houston, near IAH is seeking an Ocean Exports – Chemicals Agent to join their team. Hours are M-F, 8am to 5pm, with some overtime and the position is a temporary to hire opportunity.

Salary is $35k to $47k annually.

The Ocean Export Coordinator is responsible for processing export shipments while coordinating with the internal customer service group. He/she will be responsible for achieving high accuracy through our forwarding systems to ensure high productivity and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Close bills of lading

• • Print all Necessary Documents
  • Provide Warehouse with loading docs
  • Perform Export Clearance
  • Send Pre-advises/ J2J
  • Communicates with customer service group for any requirements or exceptions found in freight documents or physical cargo receipt
  • Responsible for timely update of milestones
  • As a contingency to Customer Service, the Operations Coordinator will contact customers with exceptions to advise shipment status or to obtain shipment information in a professional manner
  • Assists the day-to-day operations of the export department to ensure that customer requirements are met
  • Ensure that file contains all necessary document copies in proper sequence
  • Assists with ensuring that payable and receivable documents are completed accurately and forwarded within time constraints
  • Trace shipment through transit points up to final destination and advice customer service as needed
  • Ensures that highest level of data quality and integrity by processing shipment accurately
  • Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience as export coordinator preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in a transaction processing role

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to operate in global environment
• Self-managing and pro-active
• Detail oriented
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Desire to work in a transaction processing environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills