Ocean Import Agent

Ocean Import Agent

Routes outbound ocean freight shipments to their destinations by performing the following duties. Plans and directs flow of air traffic 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.

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.

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.

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.