Air Operations Operator USA Inc. (Chicago)

Ceva • Chicago, IL

286d

About The Position

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?

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Advanced education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Computes duties, tariffs, and weight, volume, and price conversions of merchandise exported to foreign countries.
• Plans and directs flow of air/ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
• Opens files on the dedicated software system for each shipment.
• Ships freight, prepares documentation and way-billing, 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.
• Assists Air Export Manager in implementing and obtaining organization policies and goals of the department.
• Reviews clerical documents within the department to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares export activity reports for the guidance of the Export Manager and/or Branch Manager.
• Maintains contact with customers and outside vendors of the department.
• Provides for transportation of exported goods from port to final destination.
• May be required to work on weekends and/or night hours depending on the demands of the business.

Benefits

• 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, identity theft & legal plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree