Ocean Export Agent

Company: American President Lines
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Location:San Francisco Ca, USOcean Export AgentCEVA 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 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: 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.DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?YOUR ROLEOcean Export AgentRoutes outbound ocean freight shipments to their 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 year 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.ABOUT TOMORROWWe 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.Please note that Bollore Logistics is in the process of re-branding. We expect that by the end of 2024, it will move forward as part of the CEVA Logistics group.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).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.
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