Import/Export Specialist

Job title: Import/Export Specialist

Company: CEVA Logistics

Job description: As one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, we design and implement industry-leading solutions in both freight management and contract logistics. We are dedicated to delivering effective and robust supply chain solutions across a variety of industry sectors, including automotive, consumer & retail, energy, healthcare, industrial, aerospace and technology. CEVA offers competitive incentive packages, exceptional benefits and an exceptional culture for career building. Total compensation will include your base salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, generous paid time off and a retirement savings plan with a company match.In the event of a restructuring, reorganization, etc., the Company reserves the right to place employees in new positions without benefit of posting. Additionally, the Company may not post executive or certain other management level positions.

Summary: Assist with processing, or processes Inbound or Outbound shipments. 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 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.
• Serve as single point of coordination between customers (internal and external), Canada Customs and Border protection and other government agencies to ensure service commitments are achieved and maintained in accordance with client and company objectives.
• Perform initial reviews and advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.
• 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.
• Coordinate the release of goods from the carrier or governmental agency examinations that may be required.
• 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.
• Actively pursue a better understanding of the process through self-study, as well as courses and seminars presented by approved sources.
• Improve understanding and knowledge of the established system, in both its basic and advanced features.
• Perform Import/Export Specialist I responsibilities, when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weights and volume and distance measurements.
• PC literate. Basic proficiency 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.
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write basic correspondence. Ability to gather and analyze documents skillfully.
• Capable of coordinating communication across groups. Ability to raise potential concerns or customer requirements.
• Effectively present information one-on-one or in small group situations.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Follows policies and procedures and ability to understand 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 1 to 3 years related experience.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

To express interest in this position, please visit https://careers.cevalogistics.com/ to apply.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. It is company policy that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and/or age (as prescribed by law). Applicants requiring accommodation are asked to make their needs known in advance. 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: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

We sincerely thank all applicants who express an interest in this role; however, only those being directly considered will be contacted for an interview, no phone call or agency inquiries please. Applicants requiring accommodation are asked to make their needs known in advance.

Mississauga

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.

Expected salary:

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:32:29 GMT