Entry Writer Import Specialist - Portland, OR III

CMA CGM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Retail and travel discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking an experienced Entry Writer Import Specialist III for our Portland, OR team. You will manage complex import operations, ensure customs compliance, and optimize documentation workflows, including ISF filings and bills of lading.

You will coordinate with brokers, forwarders, and regulators, monitor tariff classifications, and lead junior staff in customs procedures. This role offers growth in a global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with related field experience.
• 5–7+ years in import/export operations focusing on customs compliance.
• Strong knowledge of US Customs regulations, HTS codes, and global trade compliance.
• Experience with regulatory coordination and paperwork such as ISF filings, Bills of Lading, Invoices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of import operations including customs clearance and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and submit documentation (Bills of Lading, Invoices, COOs, ISF).
• Coordinate with brokers, forwarders, carriers, and agencies to resolve issues.
• Monitor tariff classifications, duties, and apply FTAs to minimize costs.
• Maintain audit-ready records and manage compliance programs (CTPAT).
• Analyze data and report for internal audits and regulatory reviews.
• Train junior staff on customs procedures and compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on global trade changes and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Customs compliance

Documentation management

Regulatory liaison

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tariff classification

Stakeholder coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

CTPAT compliance experience

Tools

CargoWise One

Job description

Entry Writer Import Specialist - Portland, OR III

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.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Starting Range - This is a non-exempt (Hourly) Position$53,762-$67,202 YOUR ROLE

The Customs Entry Writer Import Specialist III – Customs is responsible for managing complex international trade operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and optimizing import/export processes. This seasoned professional role involves coordinating documentation, liaising with regulatory authorities, and providing guidance on customs compliance strategies.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Oversee all aspects of import operations, including customs clearance, KPIS, and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate documentation (Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin, ISF filings).
• Ensure adherence to international trade laws, customs regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies to resolve clearance issues.
• Monitor tariff classifications, duty rates, and apply free trade agreements to minimize costs.
• Manage compliance programs such as CTPAT and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Analyze and report customs‑related data for internal audits and regulatory reviews.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff on customs procedures and compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on changes in global trade regulations and recommend process improvements.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• High School Diploma or GED in addition to related field experience.
• 5-7+ years of experience in import/export operations with a focus on customs compliance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS codes, and global trade compliance.
• CargoWise One Experience highly preferred
• Excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills.
  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Customs documentation and regulatory compliance
• Experience with IEEPA, Sec 301, FTAS, Exclusion qualifiers, and Sec 232 provisional tariff application including partials for Metals
• Tariff classification and duty management
• Stakeholder coordination and negotiation
• Data analysis and reporting
• Problem-solving under time‑sensitive conditions

Preferred Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• CTPAT compliance experience

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.

#LI-MA3

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.

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, 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 thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.