Export Documentation Specialist

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
60K-70K Annually
Mid level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Prepares and validates export documentation for ocean, air, and land shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations. Coordinates with sales, warehouses, freight forwarders, government agencies, vendors, and customers. Maintains export files, supports sample and trade show shipments, monitors payment activity, and assists the international sales team. Requires strong attention to detail, computer skills, and the ability to pack and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
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Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare export documentation for ocean, air, and land shipments.
  • Process and validate commercial invoices, COOs, Free Sale Certificates, and other country-specific documents.
  • Communicate with stakeholders such as the sales team, warehouse/loading facilities, freight forwarders, vendors, USDA, State Department, and customers.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of export shipments.
  • Maintain organized and cataloged export files.
  • Monitor accounts payable/receivable for timely payments.
  • Ensure compliance with export laws and regulations.
  • Manage sample procurement, packing, and shipment via UPS/DHL.
  • Prepare export documentation for trade shows and marketing activities.
  • Support the international sales team on assigned tasks 

Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in logistics, international studies, business, or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience: 2–3 years in relevant work experience.
  • Skills:
    • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
    • Detail-oriented, with the ability to learn quickly and retain information.
    • Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., move, and pack boxes; walk to and interact with the warehouse regularly 

Benefits
  • Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000/year.
  • Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) matching, and other perks 

Skills Required

  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 proficiency
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, move, and pack boxes
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in logistics, international studies, business, or a related field
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The Company
HQ: Houston, Texas
178 Employees
Year Founded: 1958

What We Do

At McLane Global, we are dedicated to solving your food supply chain challenges so you can grow your business. We are uniquely positioned to offer vertically integrated food-grade logistics and sourcing services. Making us your one-stop shop for food supply chain solutions. What makes us different: Our streamlined approach to supply chain management allows you to customize solutions based on your individual needs, driving profitability and satisfaction in the right direction, up. Our versatility and forward-thinking mindset garner many hats. From warehousing, wholesale, tariff management, kitting, transportation, marketing, and so much more, you benefit from a wide variety of solutions serviced by our industry experts. Not sure what you need? Even better. Share with us your goals and challenges, and we help you figure it out. What you can expect: At McLane Global, you are the heart of our business, so we care for you like you’re one of us. We work to solve and simplify your supply chain and logistics challenges, allowing you to focus on other areas of your business. We pride ourselves in transparency and customer support because we know access to your project is important to you. We offer highly sought services like real-time reporting and domestic-based customer service centers. We want your business to grow without the headache. If offering 24/7 access to data gives you what you need when you need it, then we’re here to support your growth every step of the way. Ever wished you could do more? Think of us as another set of hands. Learn more at mclaneglobal.com.

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