Air Export Agent - Atlanta, GA

CEVA Logistics; Hapeville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Georgia is seeking an Air Export Specialist to prepare shipments for export by airfreight, ensure documentation, and maintain high levels of customer service. You will work closely with CEVA offices and agents to ensure timely, compliant operations.

The role requires about 5 years of professional experience in logistics or air freight and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. You will open files in ONE TMS 2.0, coordinate with domestic and foreign customers, and support export

Qualifications

• 5 years' professional experience in air freight or logistics.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs flow of airfreight export traffic to overseas destinations.
• Opens files in ONE TMS 2.0 for each shipment.
• Ships freight, prepares documentation and way-billing, and collects fees.
• Negotiates with domestic and foreign customers to resolve problems.
• Examines invoices and shipping manifests for tariff/compliance.
• Prepares export activity reports for the guidance of the Export Manager.
• Maintains contact with customers and outside vendors.

Skills

5 years' experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It's a journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Prepares shipments for export by Air Freight, ensuring that all required documentation is gathered, security requirements are met, and timely communication is provided to the customer and overseas CEVA offices or agents. Ensures prompt and professional communication and high level of customer service. Responsible for compliance with CEVA guidelines and all applicable government agencies both US and Foreign.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Plans and directs flow of airfreight export traffic moving to overseas destinations, from pickup to export.
• Opens files in ONE TMS 2.0 for each shipment.
• Ships freight, prepares documentation and way-billing, 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.
• Examine documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes from standard to metric or vice-versa
• Converts foreign currency into USD, and vice versa
• 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 and meet deadlines. Is able to manage multiple shipments or work-streams simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Maintains a working knowledge of global geography and time zones
• Reports all serious difficulties to air/ocean export manager. Asks for guidance when needed.
• Prepares quotations which are under the control of the immediate supervisor.
• Assists Air Export Manager in implementing and obtaining organization policies and goals of the department.
• Prepares export activity reports for the guidance of the Export Manager and/or Branch Manager.
• Maintains contact with customers and outside vendors of the department.
• Provides for transportation of exported goods from port to final destination.
• May be required to work on weekends and/or night hours depending on the demands of the business

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5 years' professional working experience and/or training.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent is a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional language is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Common sense, a solid work ethic, and curiosity are essential for success in the role.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

AS-1 - IAC Security Training - Full Charge. Certification in IATA Dangerous Goods Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

• 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.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

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.