Ocean Export Specialist

**Job Details****Ocean Export Specialist - (4557)**This details all the information about the job posting. Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. ****Job Title Ocean Export Specialist Education High School Location U.S. - 4690 World Houston Parkway - Houston, TX US (Primary)Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Category Operations Job Type Permanent Job Description **About BDP International:**BDP International is a privately held, non-asset based global logistics provider with annual sales exceeding $2.8 billion USD. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP has grown to be one of the largest logistics providers in the world. BDP employs more than 4,900 people worldwide, and operates freight logistics centers in 270 cities across the world through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures and affiliates in 135 countries.The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Revlon, Trek Bicycle, Wacker, and others.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Book cargo and arrange trucking if applicable.* Send Booking Confirmation/Delivery Orders.* Issue Bills of Lading and Export Declaration.* Arranges shipping details such as export licenses, customs declarations, and packing, shipping, and routing of product.* Review customer requirements/Letters of Credit and report any problems/discrepancies to the customer.* Maintain communication with steamship agents/truckers as to status of shipments.* Advise customer of any problems, changes, or delays by phone, fax, E-Mail, or reports.* Ensure BDP's/Customers time standards are kept up and that files are completed within time constraints (exceptions: problems of which the shipper is aware, Consular Work, etc.).* Open, invoice and close out files.* Interface and maintain good relations with clients as required.* Ensure all decisions and actions take into account the utmost safety in respect to the quality of the environment and health of employees and contractors in which BDP interacts with on a daily basis.Exemption Type Exempt (Salaried) Job Requirements* Minimum of 3 years industry experience* Knowledge of Transportation industry, Import/Global transportation/Regulatory and business development* Standard hours and additional time as necessary* Must maintain professional attitude and appearance at all times* A college degree is required.* Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.* Good communication kills and a strong attention to detail are required.* Candidate should have the ability to learn various computer programs.Compensation based on experience.Please visit our website: *** This is a great opportunity to advance your career! Come join our growing BDP team!*** BDP International - The Employer of Choice Follow BDP International Career Pages! l l