Air Import Agent

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Do you have a solid work ethic, common sense, curiousity, and a desire to learn and grow?  Come work for us and we will teach you the rest!

Pay Range:  $26.44 - $30.28 per hour

YOUR ROLE

Receive and process inbound freight shipments from points of origin by performing the following duties.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

• Receives freight, documentation and waybilling; assesses charges; pays fees and collects fees for shipments.. 
• Opens a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received
• Responds to inquires via multiple channels - emails, telephone calls, TEAMS chats
• Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
• Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations
• Contacts airlines, ground handling agents, trucking companies, customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve shipment issues of all kinds
• Itemizes changes, prepare freight bills, accept payments and issues refunds
•  Notifies consignees of shipment status and delays. Provides prrof of delivery and updates as needed / required
• Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
• Calculates duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise
• Calculates and converts weights, volumes, measures between metric and imperial by transport mode
• Corresponds with foreign companies

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

•  Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Minimum six months to one years related experience.
•  Customer focused.
• Ability to learn all aspects of the team’s work, and to provide cover and assistance on a regular basis.
• Good Analytical skills, strong PC skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of sea freight product /environment.
• Self-starter, disciplined with leadership and motivational abilities
• Strong work ethic, common sense, curiousity, and a desire to learn
• CargoWise experience a plus
• Additional languages a plus, fluency in English verbal and written is required

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 and rewarding career.

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CEVA operates in a global environment as a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate.  False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.