Ocean Import Agent Job at CEVA Logistics, Lyndhurst, NJ

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  • CEVA Logistics
  • Lyndhurst, NJ

Job Description

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

MUST HAVE OCEAN EXPERIENCE

Job Responsibilities:

  • Receives freight, documentation and waybilling; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments.
  • Opens a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received.
  • Responds to inquiries by fax, e-mail or telephone.
  • 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.
  • Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
  • Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments and issues refunds.
  • Notifies consignees of delays in departure of shipment.
  • Provides POD's to shippers if requested.
  • 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.
  • Calculates duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise.
  • Corresponds with foreign companies.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • 6 months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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