What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Freight Specialist position at CEVA Logistics?
Job Description:
Ceva Logistics is seeking a highly skilled Ocean Export Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the flow of air/ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the flow of air/ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
- Coordinate the opening of files on dedicated software systems for each shipment.
- Arrange for the shipping of freight, preparation of documentation and waybilling, assessment of charges, and collection of fees for shipments.
- Negotiate with domestic customers on behalf of foreign customers to resolve problems and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
- Verify that invoices and shipping manifests conform to tariff and customs regulations.
- Publish reports of transactions to facilitate the billing of shippers and foreign customers.
- Verify the accuracy of documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements in relation to the conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into the system used by other countries.
- Convert foreign currency figures into US monetary equivalents or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
- Maintain contact with the foreign network.
- Ensure accurate records of transactions are maintained.
- Organize workload to meet deadlines.
- Correct errors and exceptions as directed by supervisor.
- Notify air/ocean export manager of any serious difficulties.
- Prepare quotations subject to approval by immediate supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
