Ocean Export Specialist III - Des Plaines, IL

CEVA Logistics; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is hiring an Ocean Export Specialist III in Des Plaines, IL. The role focuses on processing inbound/outbound ocean shipments, managing documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong English communication and CargoWise experience are preferred, with a permanent full-time contract.

Responsibilities include handling documentation, client communications, and coordinating with government releases and invoicing, while continually improving processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Experience with shipping documentation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process documentation for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Interface with internal systems to provide updates and communicate with customers.
• Assist in development of new accounts and maintain client profiles and databases.
• Handle government releases, delivery, and invoicing according to standards.
• Process customs releases and cargo delivery within customer and company guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Attention to detail

CargoWise

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Job Title: Ocean Export Specialist III - Des Plaines, IL

Req ID: 590528

Posting Start Date: 24/09/2026

General information

Melrose Park. Il_USA

CEVALogistics

Ocean 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.

Hourly Pay Range

$25.85 - $32.31/hourly

Location

1333 Mt. Prospect Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018

Summary

Assist with processing, or processes Inbound or Outbound shipments for the Ocean LCL business. Responsible for documentation and preparation of documents, or document receipt; timely clearance of shipments or traffic coordination to correctly process shipments. Model and act in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

Typical Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process documentation, work through an assigned base of accounts, process documents and information through the established systems, ensuring preparation according to regulatory requirements and customer commitments; accounts are usually complex or by direction of the team leader or supervisor.
• 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.
• Assist in workstream development of new accounts, including reviewing all documentation and forms, maintaining communications with clients, reviewing their process on a regular basis, and maintaining client profiles and databases.
• Obtain government agency releases as appropriate, arranging delivery, receipt, and invoicing the account; accounts are technical or complex in nature.
• Process Customs release, OGA release, delivery of cargo, and invoicing for services defined within customer and company standards.
• Identify and complete transaction tasks that require special handling or expediting to produce compliant processing.
• Review all entries, invoices and client packages prior to distribution.
• Investigate reason and advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities.
• Continue to actively expand understanding of the process through self-study, as well as courses and seminars presented by approved sources.
• Continue to improve understanding and knowledge of the established system, in both its basic and advanced features.
• Perform Import/Export Specialist III responsibilities, when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• CargoWise experience a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations and write correspondence and procedural documents. Ability to gather and analyze documents skillfully.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weights and volume and distance measurements.
• PC literate. Intermediateproficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills.
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees and effectively present information one-on-one or in small group situations. Capable of coordinating communication across groups.
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve performance.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, recommends solutions to common problems.
• Gives and welcomes feedback and contributes to building a common team spirit. Balances team and individual responsibilities and exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Follows policies and procedures and ability to apply laws, rules and regulations in areas of assignment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years related experience.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Preferred

• AssociatesDegree.

Travel: None

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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.