Customer Service Rep II (Air Export Operations Support)

CEVA Logistics; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Customer Service Rep II (Air Export Operations Support) to manage international air shipments, coordinate with carriers, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role emphasizes escalation handling and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The position is based in Torrance, CA, offering a permanent full-time contract with competitive pay and overtime eligibility. Benefits include life insurance, PTO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of air freight, logistics, or freight forwarding experience.
• Strong knowledge of air import/export processes and documentation.
• Familiarity with IATA, TSA, and customs procedures.
• Experience using CargoWise, SAP, or similar logistics software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume shipments in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling escalations or key customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track inbound and outbound air shipments, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
• Communicate with overseas partners, airlines, and customs brokers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM/logistics systems and monitor KPI performance.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Air freight experience

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

CargoWise

SAP

Job description

Customer Service Rep II (Air Export Operations Support)

$62,000-$70,000 (This role is eligible for overtime compensation) + Benefits

• life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Customer Service Rep II (Air Export Operations Support)

Torrance - 19600 S Western Avenue, USA

CEVA Logistics

Air Freight

Permanent contract

Full Time

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.

Starting Salary Range: $62,000-$70,000 (This role is eligible for overtime compensation) + Benefits

Position Summary: The Customer Service Representative II (Air Import & Export) is responsible for managing international air freight shipments, ensuring smooth coordination between customers, carriers, and internal teams. This role handles more complex logistics scenarios, resolves escalations, and ensures compliance with international shipping regulations while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Air Import Support

• Coordinate and track incoming international air shipments from origin to final delivery
• Communicate with overseas agents, airlines, customs brokers, and trucking providers
• Ensure timely customs clearance documentation and compliance with import regulations
• Monitor shipment milestones (arrival, customs release, delivery) and proactively update customers
• Resolve issues such as delays, missing documents, or customs holds

Air Export Support

• Coordinate export bookings with airlines and consolidate shipments as needed
• Prepare and review export documentation (AWB, commercial invoices, packing lists)
• Ensure compliance with international export regulations (TSA, IATA, customs requirements)
• Schedule pickups and ensure cargo readiness for departure
• Provide shipment tracking and status updates to customers and global partners
• Other duties as assigned.

Customer Service & Operations

• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts
• Handle escalated customer inquiries and provide timely resolutions
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in logistics/CRM systems
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams (warehouse, billing, compliance, operations)
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, including import/export laws
• Verify accuracy of shipping documents (AWB, HAWB, MAWB, invoices, etc.)
• Support audits and maintain proper documentation records
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting global air freight

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of air freight, logistics, or freight forwarding experience.
• Strong knowledge of air import/export processes and documentation.
• Familiarity with IATA, TSA, and customs procedures.
• Experience using systems such as CargoWise, SAP, or similar logistics software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume shipments in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling escalations or key customer accounts.
• Knowledge of international shipping lanes and global trade practice.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

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.

• 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.