Import Specialist I - Dallas, TX
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? We have an exciting opportunity for an Import Agent in our DFW Team to coordinate the movement of our customers import shipments. You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customers shipment imports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum six months to one years related experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
- Open a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received. Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
- Receive freight, documentation, and way billing; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments.
- Plans and directs flow of air/ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
- Ships freights, prepares documentation and way-billing, assesses charges, and collects fees for shipments.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- health insurance
- employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
- pet insurance
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
