Ocean export freight specialist

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency
Plano, TX

A global freight forwarder is seeking an Ocean Export Freight specialist in the Plano area. They are seeking a team player with 5+ years of freight forwarding experience.


Ocean Export Freight specialist

Location: Plano, TX

FLSA: Exempt

Type: Hybrid 3 days a week on site

Schedule: Mon- Fri 9 am – 5 pm


Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day freight forwarding operations (import/export)
  • Lead, train, and manage a team of forwarding specialists
  • Oversee shipment coordination, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance
  • Resolve escalations and complex logistics issues
  • Review and approve freight rates and monitor cost efficiency
  • Ensure SOP adherence and continuous process improvement
  • Manage vendor, carrier, and overseas agent relationships
  • Oversee billing accuracy and support margin tracking
  • Conduct performance reviews and support team development



Qualifications

  • 5+ years of freight forwarding domestic and international
  • Cargowise experience
  • Excel experience
  • Strong knowledge of air/ocean/ground transportation documentation
  • Familiarity with global trade regulations
  • Japanese language proficiency is very helpful in this position
  • BA or equivalent experience preferred
  • Team leadership and relationship management skill


**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted**