Ocean Import Agent

CMA CGM•Mississauga, ON

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in an office environment.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft office and excellent aptitude for data entry.
Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the reception and distribution of documents from the ocean import department in order to provide quick and efficient customer service.
Follow up with agents and ocean liners for transport documents.
Follow up with the arrivals and update the files in the information system (Ex. Control # of cargo, # container and verification of documents).
Prepare payments for ocean liners according to the costs authorized by the supervisor or team leader.
Send payments to the ocean liners.
Obtain releases, ocean liner pick up number and ensure to receive all the necessary elements to release the cargo.
Separate the manifests.
Advise the customer service agent of any changes.
Keep to date the sent files with documents received from agents.
Other duties as defined by the immediate supervisor.