Ocean Import Agent

CMA CGM; Lyndhurst, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is hiring an Ocean Import Agent in the United States. You will route outbound ocean freight shipments, manage shipment files, and prepare documents and charges for shipments.

The role requires knowledge of sea freight, good negotiation skills, and the ability to handle documentation and regulatory compliance efficiently. Strong attention to detail and timely communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sea freight products and processes.
• Ability to learn all aspects of team responsibilities and provide cover when needed.
• Experience with import/export documentation and shipping systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the flow of ocean freight shipments to overseas destinations.
• Open files in the dedicated software system for each shipment.
• Ship freight, prepare documentation, waybills, and assess charges.
• Negotiate with domestic and foreign customers to reach mutual agreements.
• Review invoices and shipping documents for tariff and regulatory compliance.
• Verify invoices, bills of lading, and weights/volumes in systems.

Skills

Sea freight

Negotiation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CEVALogistics

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’sa journey on which you rise.

Ocean Import Agent

Pay Range: $26.00 - $31.00

YOUR ROLE

Routes outbound ocean freight shipments to there destinations by performing the following duties.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

• Plans and directs flow of air traffic moving to overseas destinations.
• Opens files on the dedicated software system for each shipment.
• Ships freight, prepares documentation and waybilling, assesses charges, and collects fees for shipments.
• Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
• Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. Prepares reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign customers.
• 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.
• Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
• Corresponds with foreign network.
• Is responsible for moving shipments on time. Files documents in an accurate manner. Organizes oneself to handle the volume of activity.
• Corrects EPO's if requested by the supervisor. Reports all serious difficulties to air export manager.
• Prepares quotations which are under the control of the immediate supervisor.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Minimum six months to one years related experience.
• Ability to learn all aspects of the team’s work, and to provide cover and assistance on a regular basis.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of sea freight product /environment.
• Self-starter, disciplined with leadership and motivational abilities.,

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 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 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 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.

See how you can rise