Air Export Specialist II- Los Angeles

CMA CGM; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking an Air Export Specialist II in the United States to manage international air freight shipments, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. You will coordinate with customers, U.S.

CBP, and other agencies to meet service commitments, while providing proactive updates and handling documentation with accuracy. Responsibilities include processing documents, issuing quotes, accessing CEVA systems for status updates, and arranging releases as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Experience with CargoWise is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, data entry, and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international air freight shipments and act as the single point of contact between customers, USCBP, and agencies to meet service commitments.
• Provide timely customer service by updating clients on shipment status and routing inquiries to the appropriate broker or team lead.
• Review and process import/export documents for assigned accounts and interface with CEVA systems for updates and communications.
• Obtain necessary releases from authorities and ensure invoicing is completed accurately and on time.
• Manage pre-alerts to verify freight arrivals and ensure air documents are received within required timeframes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Customer service

Logistics knowledge

Cargowise

TSA certification

IATA DG Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

CargoWise

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, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, 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.

Starting Compensation Range-$57,000-$63,000 (This is an hourly role and eligible for overtime compensation) + Benefits

YOUR ROLE

The Air Export Specialist II is responsible for managing and coordinating international air freight shipments. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, provides excellent customer service, and oversees documentation and operational processes to guarantee timely and cost-effective delivery.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• 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.
• 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 licensed broker for response.
• 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.
• Perform initial reviews and advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.
• 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 air documents are received within time standard specified.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred; Minimum two (2) years+ related experience.
• Expereince with Cargowise is a plus
• Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications; Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weights and volume and distance measurements.
• Characteristics: Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Idenitfies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Follows policies and procedures and ability to understand laws, rules and regulations in areas of assignment; Ability to gather and analyze documents skillfully.

PREFERRED SKILLS :

• Knowledge of Incotems, HTS/Schedule B classification, and hazardous material handling.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight management systems (e.g., CargoWise).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• TSA certification
• IATA/DG Certification

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.

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 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.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.