Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment · 1 day ago
Senior Export Operations Lead – Air & Ocean Freight
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expAltius Talent is representing a globally established freight forwarding provider known for operational excellence and customer partnerships. The Senior Export Operations Lead role is responsible for overseeing air and ocean export activities, managing shipments end-to-end, and ensuring compliance with export regulations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Rob Tuckey
Responsibilities
Oversee daily air and ocean export operations from booking through final departure and delivery
Coordinate shipments with airlines, ocean carriers, overseas agents, and ground handling partners
Prepare, review, and manage export documentation including HAWBs, MAWBs, AES filings, commercial invoices, and packing lists
Act as the primary escalation point for export-related issues, delays, or service exceptions
Deliver proactive shipment updates and maintain consistent client communication
Ensure full adherence to export compliance regulations and internal SOPs
Maintain accurate shipment data and records within the TMS
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across export processes and workflows
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years' experience in export operations within a freight forwarding environment
Hands-on exposure to both air and ocean export shipments
Strong working knowledge of export documentation, AES filings, and regulatory compliance
Comfortable managing time-critical shipments in a high-volume setting
Confident operating in a lead or senior capacity within operations
Based in, or able to commute to, Charlotte, NC
Preferred
Experience with CargoWise or similar forwarding systems
Company
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Chosen and recognised by the industry's leading forwarders and rising independents, Altius Talent recruits across the full spectrum of global logistics.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase