Import/ Export Specialist II

Ceva Logistics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage shipment documentation and ensure compliance with regulations. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers and government agencies, ensuring timely and efficient processing of inbound and outbound shipments. With a focus on customer service, you will proactively communicate with clients and manage documentation to facilitate smooth operations. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth within a global logistics company. If you are passionate about logistics and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Paid Time Off programs

Employee assistance plan

Company paid life insurance

Accident insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum one to three years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between customers and U.S. Customs for shipment logistics.
• Process documentation for shipments and ensure compliance.
• Provide timely customer updates on shipment status.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data Entry Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

YOUR ROLE
Are you known for your attention to detail and excellent customer service? Are you passionate about identifying and processing efficient shipment logistics? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to provide a vital service for processing Inbound or Outbound shipments, with an emphasis on preparing, tracking and maintaining important documentation.

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 ocean documents are received within time standard specified.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred; Minimum one to three years related experience.
• Credentials: Professional certification may be required in some areas.
• Skills: Basicproficiency 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.

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.

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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.