lhhHouston, TX
Export Operations Coordinator
$70,000 - $85,000 annually
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Export Operations Coordinator
lhhHouston, TX
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$70,000 - $85,000 annually
Freight Transportation ArrangementTemporary Help ServicesAll Other Support Activities for Transportation
Apply for this role →Export Operations Coordinator Northwest Houston, TX (77086) | Temp to Hire | $70,000 - $85,000LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Export Operations Coordinator for a client located in Northwest Houston, TX (77086). This is a high-priority opportunity for an export professional who can step into a standalone role, take ownership of export operations, and make an immediate impact with minimal training.
Position Details
Title: Export Operations Coordinator
Location: Northwest Houston, TX 77086
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours
Industry: Manufacturing / Chemical / Industrial
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Hiring Manager Environment: Independent contributor role with extensive cross-functional interaction
About the Role:
This individual will serve as the primary export-focused employee in the Houston office, coordinating international shipments, managing export documentation, ensuring compliance, and partnering with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to facilitate timely delivery of products globally. While the hiring manager oversees a logistics team based in Oklahoma, this position functions as the dedicated export specialist locally and requires a self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of the export process.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate international shipments from order receipt through final delivery.
Prepare, review, and maintain export documentation, including:
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing ListsBills of Lading
- Certificates of Origin
- Country-specific export documentation
Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers.
Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations and international trade requirements.
Conduct documentation reviews and pre-shipment audits for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor shipment progress and proactively communicate updates and exceptions.
Resolve logistics and documentation issues efficiently.
Partner with Customer Service, Logistics, Sales, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to meet customer requirements.
Maintain accurate shipment records and ERP system data.
Support process improvements related to export operations and logistics workflows.
Qualifications:
RequiredMinimum 3 years of export operations, international logistics, or export coordination experience.
Strong knowledge of export processes, international shipping, and export documentation.
Experience working directly with freight forwarders, customs brokers, or international carriers.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, Oracle, or similar.
Preferred:
Supply chain and logistics experience.
Experience in manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or energy environments.
Working knowledge of:
- IMDGIATA49 CFR regulations
- Hazardous materials shipping experience.
- International trade compliance knowledge.
- Education
- Degree preferred
- Relevant export operations experience is valued more heavily than formal education.
- Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive salary of $70,000 - $85,000 for perm.
- High-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership.
- Opportunity to own and improve export operations processes.
- Stable Monday-Friday schedule with no expected weekend-heavy workload.
- Standalone export role with autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
- Opportunity to join a growing organization that values export expertise.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity through LHH Recruitment Solutions.
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