Ocean Export Agent

Job Details

Job Location:

IAH - Houston, TX 77073

General Responsibilities:

• Coordinate shipments with Shippers and Receivers
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer needs
• Communicate with customers, staff and vendors
• Correspond with overseas agents and clients
• Book cargo
• Handle AES Transmissions
• Issue documents such as B/L, Dock Receipt, Booking Order, C.O., etc.
• Handle the preparation of documents based on Letter of Credit requirements
• Prepare other documents as required by customer
• Send Pre-Alerts via email and original docs via international courier when required
• Invoice files
• Learn and apply U.S. Government regulations
• Work with steamship line/trucking companies to obtain quotations and handle the movement of freight
• Prepare quotations
• Successfully perform business tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Two years experience in ocean export or similar role
• Strong communication skills with multi-faceted and diverse backgrounds
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Word is required
• High School Diploma or GED