Import / Export Specialist II

YOUR ROLE

Moves product and material using several sources of manual or equipment operation. Verifies information, prepares orders and completes appropriate documents; typically involves more complex equipment, multiple cells or operations, and advanced or non-standard requirements. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Receive, review and process documentation for an assigned base of accounts, and process documents through the system.
• Interface with other CEVA systems to provide updates and communications for internal and external customers to produce timely and compliant transactions.
• Obtain release and other government agency releases as appropriate, arranging receiving or delivery, and ensuring invoicing for services is completed accurately and within the timeframe consistent with the account and company policy.
• Process other duties required for compliant release and timely delivery and receipt of shipments after release including but not limited to OGA release, cargo delivery set-up, and client invoicing.
• Serve as single point of coordination between customers (internal and external), U.S. Customs and Border protection and other government agencies to ensure service commitments are achieved and maintained in accordance with client and company objectives.
• Perform initial reviews and advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.
• Provide excellent and timely customer service by proactively informing clients of the status of their shipments using judgment and knowledge, referring more technical questions to the team leader or licenced broker for response.
• Coordinate the release of goods from the carrier or governmental agency examinations that may be required.

• Ensure customer profile information is entered and updated in the appropriate company system for any customers; prepares quotations, letters, and communications as directed.
• Manage pre-alerts daily to determine whether freight is arriving as expected and ocean documents are received within time standard specified.
• Actively pursue a better understanding of the process through self-study, as well as courses and seminars presented by approved sources.
• Improve understanding and knowledge of the established system, in both its basic and advanced features.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree Preferred.
• Minimum one to three years related experience.
• PC Literate. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, web based and job specific software applications; Accurate typing and / or data entry skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.  Gather and analyse documents skilfully. 

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt 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 please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

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.

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