Export Specialist - Air/Ocean

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
100K-100K Annually
Junior
Logistics
The Role
Prepares export shipping documentation, files Shippers Export Declarations, tracks cargo, and provides accurate billing information. Communicates with customers, vendors, branches, and agents about shipment routing, dispatch, pricing, rates, and freight disposition. Selects profitable transportation modes that meet customer requirements while supporting timely, high-quality service execution. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two to three years of related experience, with import/export industry experience preferred.
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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 customers 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 customer satisfaction and ensure excellent service execution.
  • Seek the most profitable mode of shipment yet meet customer's requirement for the movement of freight.

Other Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both customers and internal personnel.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be career oriented, hardworking, quick learner and have excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.
  • Strong knowledge of personal computers Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

  • Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus 
  • Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Two to three years related experience
  • At least one year industry experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

  • Professional certification may be required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

  • Quarterly Incentive Plan
  • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.





Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two to three years of related experience
  • Knowledge of the import/export industry
  • At least one year of industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of personal computers
  • Professional certification
  • Successful completion of pre-employment substance abuse testing
  • Successful completion of an E-Verify check
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
1,909 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Crane Worldwide Logistics provides top-class logistics solutions. Whether you're looking for Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL), Rail Freight, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, or Customs Brokerage, we are your nearby 3PL provider. Get a freight quote today.

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