International Freight Specialist
International Freight Specialist
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26-07-2025
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26-07-2025
Job Description
International Freight Specialist
Backhaul Direct is hiring an International Freight Specialist for our International logistics department (licensed NVOCC). We are looking for a motivated person with a self-starter mentality to actively manage our customers international freight. The International Freight Specialist is primarily responsible for managing import and drayage shipments and ensuring proper processes are followed including problem resolution. The International Freight Specialist will own the full shipment lifecycle from quoting and booking to delivery and billing. Were looking for someone who can work independently thrives in a fast-paced 3PL environment and isnt afraid to take initiative.
What Youll Do
- Process and manage import and/or export shipments including air shipments when needed.
- Manage end-to-end operations for international ocean drayage and occasional air freight shipments.
- Quote international freight for customers across all modes (Ocean drayage air) ensuring competitiveness and accuracy.
- Prepare necessary documents for shipments.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers customers and internal teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams including sales accounting and customer support.
- Track and trace shipments proactively resolving any issues or delays.
- Utilize CargoWise to manage freight details documentation and billing.
- Ensure customer needs are consistently met and assist in resolving inquiries.
- Ensure timely accurate invoicing and delivery documentation.
- Expedite clearance and delivery to exceed customer requirements.
- Perform load audits and ensure all information is accurate.
- Operate with autonomy while supported by a tight-knit team.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in business logistics supply chain or a related area preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of Import/export logistics experience.
- Proven background with ocean freight and drayage operations (air freight is a plus).
- Prior experience in a 3PL/4PL freight forwarder NVOCC International Carrier or similar international logistics environment.
- Strong working knowledge of CargoWise is a must!
- Familiarity with Excel and general TMS or shipping platforms.
- Maintains an eye for detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to adapt quickly be flexible and manage change effectively.
- Technologically savvy and able to learn new software programs quickly.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air sea or road including the relative costs and benefits.
- Knowledge of state federal and international applicable laws and regulations i.e. customs TSA security and all other import and export government agencies that regulate international trade desired.
- Proven ability to contribute to a dynamic high-energy team with varying levels of experience.
- Comfortable working independently and making decisions under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Strong communicator with a high attention to detail and accountability.
Why Backhaul
- Competitive salary Commission
- Nonexistent dress code.
- Casual but driven culture work hard play hard.
- Robust benefit package: medical dental vision life disability 401k match PTO and paid holidays.
- Growth-oriented company with internal mobility for high performers.
- Leadership that values ownership flexibility and results.
Backhaul Direct provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colorreligion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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