Ocean Export Manager

Ocean Export ManagerHouston, TX | On-site | Full-time$120,000 per yearLead ocean export operations, guide the team and take responsibility for the service customers receive.Altius Talent is recruiting an Ocean Export Manager for a freight forwarding business in Houston. The priority is clear: previous experience in an ocean export management role within a freight forwarder.This position combines staff leadership, export coordination and customer problem-solving, with involvement in developing the export business.What you will leadSupervise export staff and coordinate day-to-day prioritiesOversee shipping arrangements, routing and export documentationKeep operations aligned with relevant tariffs, licences and restrictionsResolve customer escalations and identify opportunities to improve serviceSupport export-service growth and work closely with senior colleaguesWhat you will bringPrevious ocean export management experience within a freight forwarderAt least five years of supervisory or management experienceAt least five years of procurement experiencePractical knowledge of export procedures and shipping requirementsClear communication, sound judgement and confidence handling customer issuesThe packageFull-time, salaried position17 days of annual paid time off for personal use or sicknessMedical, dental and vision benefitsJob-related tuition reimbursement and paid volunteering timePotential quarterly bonus, subject to eligibility and plan conditionsBenefits are subject to eligibility and the employer's plan conditions.Apply through LinkedIn or contact Lewis Wilson at lewis.wilson@wearealtius.com for a confidential conversation.Please highlight the ocean export operation you have managed and your responsibility for the team. Please keep current-employer and customer information confidential.