Export Agent

American President Lines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Employee discounts platform

Pet insurance

Flexible PTO holidays

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking an Export Agent for our JFK Team in New York to coordinate the movement of export shipments. You will be the main contact between customers, customs brokers, and shipping carriers to ensure smooth processing.

The role requires the ability to negotiate, review documentation for tariffs, and manage charges. You will collaborate with a global team to maintain high service levels and comply with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year related export experience.
• 1–2 years of CargoWise experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with domestic customers as intermediary for foreign customers to reach mutual agreements.
• Open a file for each shipment in the dedicated software system; examine invoices and manifests for tariff/compliance; contact customs to release freight.
• Receive freight, documentation, and way billed charges; assess charges and collect fees.

Skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

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Export Agent

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.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $31.00

YOUR ROLE

Export Agent

We have an exciting opportunity for an Export Agent in our JFK Team to coordinate the movement of our customers export shipments. You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customers shipment exports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

• Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
• Open a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received. Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
• Receive freight, documentation, and way billing; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Minimum six months to one years related experience.
• Plans and directs flow of air/ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
• Ships freights, prepares documentation and way-billing, assesses charges, and collects fees for shipments.
• Examines documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into system used by other country.
• 3 years of related air export experience and/or training.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• 1-2 years of Cargo Wise 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.

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.

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.