Ocean Operations Specialist

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations.File SED’s (Shippers Export Declarations)


• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.


• Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.


• Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).


• Communicate with vendors/suppliers regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.


• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction, and ensure excellent service execution.


• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet client’s requirement for the movement of freight.


• Other duties as assigne

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking. Some light lifting may be required in some instances

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.


• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both clients and internal personnel.


• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Must be career-oriented, hard-working, quick learner and have excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.


• Strong knowledge of personal computers


• High level of English

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Minimum 3 years related experience.


• Minimum 2 years industry experience preferred.