Export Specialist Jobs
Export Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and defense, from entry-level coordinator to senior trade compliance manager, with specializations in customs regulations, export controls, and international freight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
Cargoloop, LLC is hiring an Experienced Export Documentation Specialist for our Savannah terminal.
This position is for a candidate who already has strong knowledge of export documentation and understands the daily responsibilities of this role. We are looking for someone who can step into the position with confidence, accuracy, and a clear understanding of export processes, shipping line requirements, container documentation, and deadlines.
This is not an entry-level position. The right candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, responsible, and able to manage documentation in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and process export documentation accurately and on time
- Work directly with shipping lines, customers, terminal staff, and internal departments
- Review bookings, container information, titles, invoices, and required export paperwork
- Track documentation deadlines, cutoffs, container status, and shipping requirements
- Prepare and review bills of lading and other export-related documents
- Communicate with customers and shipping lines regarding missing, incorrect, or updated information
- Resolve documentation issues quickly and professionally
- Maintain accurate records and follow company procedures
- Support the Savannah terminal team with daily office and operational needs when required
Requirements:
- Previous experience as an Export Documentation Specialist is required
- Strong knowledge of export documentation and shipping line requirements
- Understanding of bookings, bills of lading, container cutoffs, titles, and export paperwork
- Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, vehicle export, terminal operations, or ocean shipping preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines
- Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Professional attitude and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong computer skills and ability to work with multiple systems
Preferred Experience:
- Auto export documentation experience
- Experience working with ports, terminals, containers, and shipping lines
- Ability to understand the full export process from booking to final documentation
Schedule:
Full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Compensation:
Pay depends on experience and knowledge of the position.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume through Indeed. Only candidates with strong export documentation experience will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Savannah, GA 31415 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA 31415: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in export specialist jobs.
- Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations and ITAR compliance requirements
- Experience classifying goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and ECCN codes
- Proficiency with export management software and trade compliance platforms
- Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience preparing export documentation including SLIs, commercial invoices, and BOLs
- Familiarity with denied-party and sanctions screening processes
Tips for Your Export Specialist Job Search
Highlight your export control credentials
Certifications like EAR, ITAR, and ECCN classification experience are frequently listed as requirements. If you have them, place them in your resume summary and a dedicated skills section so they surface quickly during screening.
Tailor your resume to the commodity
Export specialist roles differ sharply by industry. A resume targeting defense exporters should emphasize ITAR compliance, while one targeting consumer goods should foreground Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and customs brokerage experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists export specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search for denied-party screening experience
Many export specialist postings specifically require hands-on work with screening software. When targeting roles in aerospace or technology, search for openings that name the screening tools you've used to find the strongest matches.
Prepare a compliance scenario for interviews
Interviewers for export specialist roles often test situational judgment by describing a licensing or classification problem. Walk through a real scenario where you identified a compliance gap and resolved it, keeping the explanation under three minutes.
Negotiate against the full offer package
Export specialist compensation often includes travel allowances, professional development budgets for trade compliance training, and remote flexibility. When negotiating, ask about those components alongside base pay rather than focusing on base alone.
Export Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most export specialists?
The most active employers for export specialists right now are PGL, Kuehne+Nagel, and HP, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at manufacturers, defense contractors, and global logistics companies.
How many export specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of export specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common where physical shipment oversight is required. Trade compliance and documentation functions tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements compared to freight coordination roles.
How do you become an export specialist?
Start with a degree in international business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Build hands-on experience through entry-level roles in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or trade compliance. Pursue certifications in export controls such as those covering EAR or ITAR requirements. Develop fluency with trade documentation and classification practices, and stay current on regulatory changes from agencies like the Bureau of Industry and Security.
Can you get hired as an export specialist without direct experience?
Yes, entry-level export specialist roles exist for candidates with transferable skills in logistics coordination, customs support, or international business administration. Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for demonstrated attention to regulatory detail, familiarity with trade documentation formats, and any exposure to classification or compliance tools, even from coursework or internship settings.
What does the export specialist interview process look like?
Most export specialist interviews include an initial screening call focused on your compliance and documentation background, followed by one or two rounds with the trade compliance manager or operations team. Expect scenario-based questions about classification decisions, license determinations, and how you handle shipments flagged during denied-party screening. Some employers add a short written exercise involving a sample export transaction.
Where can I find and apply to export specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to export specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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