Ocean Freight Specialist - Exports

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Ocean Freight Exports Specialist is responsible for managing sea and air freight export operations from Americas manufacturing plants to global destinations. Operational Responsibilities: • Coordinate ocean export shipment allocations • Prepare export and customs documentation • Maintain accurate reporting • Manage end-to-end shipment tracking and tracing Strategic Responsibilities: • Oversee third-party logistics providers • Monitor and drive supplier performance • Support contract administration • Manage transportation-related financials SG 9,10 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE   • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Business Management, or related field • 0-2 years of professional experience in ocean freight, exports, and/or logistics operations • 0-2 years of experience supporting/managing projects and/or process improvement initiatives • Less than 1 year of leadership experience • Exposure to Power BI and SAP • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills • Ability to travel up to 20% • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is able to offer visa support for internal candidates or for those individuals who hold existing valid employment visas. THE PERKS  • Immediate Benefits  • Robust Total Rewards Package • Paid Time Off • Volunteer Time Off • Tuition Assistance • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts • Competitive Bonus Programs • Employee 401k Match ­ • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups. • Hybrid Work • Employee Assistance Program ­ • Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional • And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to  Careers@conti-na.com  or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.   Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.