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Air & Ocean Export Specialist
Charlotte, NC
About the Company
A well-established, family-owned international freight forwarder with decades of experience in U.S. import and export logistics. Operating multiple offices across major U.S. gateways, they offer a comprehensive one-stop-shop for air, ocean, trucking, and warehousing recognised for a high-touch, people-first service model and a team with a wealth of industry experience.
The Role
The Charlotte office is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Export Specialist to manage end-to-end export operations across both air and ocean modes. This is a hands-on operational role within a collaborative team that takes pride in responsive, personalised service.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage air export shipments including booking, documentation (AWBs, EEI/AES filings, SLIs), and airline communication
- Handle ocean export operations including FCL and LCL bookings, BL issuance, VGM filings, and carrier coordination
- Prepare and review all export documentation ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations (EAR/ITAR awareness a plus)
- Communicate directly with shipper clients, providing shipment updates and proactive exception management
- Liaise with trucking, warehouse, and overseas agent partners to ensure seamless cargo movement
- Track shipments and provide timely status updates through internal systems
- Support customer onboarding and rate quoting as needed
- Ensure compliance with TSA, CBP, and carrier regulations
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on air and/or ocean export experience within a freight forwarding or NVOCC environment
- Working knowledge of AES/EEI filing and U.S. export compliance requirements
- Familiarity with industry systems (CargoWise, Magaya, or similar TMS preferred)
- Strong understanding of Incoterms, documentation flows, and carrier/airline relationships
- Excellent communication skills — this company operates on real people, real solutions; no automated handoffs
- Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of managing a high-volume shipment desk
- Experience with both domestic and international trade lanes a plus
What's on Offer
- Established, stable employer with 35 years in the market and a strong national footprint
- Charlotte office with access to a broad national and global agent network
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with direct access to experienced co
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If you're an experienced export operator looking for your next step in a fast-paced logistics environment, apply today through Altius Talent.