Ocean Import Agent Job at CEVA Logistics, Fort Wright, KY

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  • CEVA Logistics
  • Fort Wright, KY

Job Description

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for Logistics skills? Are you passionate about Import? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to work as an Ocean Import Agent, ensuring movement of our customers export shipments. You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customers shipment exports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

  • Plans and directs flow of ocean traffic moving from overseas destinations.
  • Opens files on the dedicated software system for each shipment.
  • Ships freight, prepares documentation and waybilling, assesses charges, and collects fees for shipments.
  • Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
  • Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. Prepares reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign customers.
  • Examines documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into system used by other country.
  • Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
  • Corresponds with foreign network.
  • Is responsible for moving shipments on time. Files documents in an accurate manner. Organizes oneself to handle the volume of activity.
  • Corrects EPO's if requested by the supervisor.
  • Reports all serious difficulties to air/ocean export manager.
  • Prepares quotations which are under the control of the immediate supervisor.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • 3 years of related air export experience and/or training.
  • Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
  • 1-2 years of Cargo Wise experience.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance. We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together. It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging

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