Ocean Import Agent

CMA CGM • East Rutherford, NJ

29d • $27 - $31

About The Position

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation.   At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary and Excellence. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment. YOUR ROLE   Routes outbound ocean freight shipments to there destinations by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs flow of ocean freight shipments moving to 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 export manager.
• Prepares quotations which are under the control of the immediate supervisor.

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, including important offerings like pet insurance.
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Continuing Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees