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Ocean Freight Import Specialist

CEVA Logistics
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026

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.


DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?


Salary Range: $23.66 - $29.57


YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your attention to detail and excellent customer service? Are you passionate about overseeing and developing efficient shipment logistics for a wide range of varying accounts? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to provide a vital service for managing the coordination of Inbound or Outbound shipments,ensuring compliance with various government regulations for our Customs Brokerage Division.


WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

  • Oversee accounts - receive, review, and process complex or sensitive transactions for assigned base of accounts for all entry types, including the classification and valuation of goods. Process documents through the established system, obtaining release and other governmental agency releases as appropriate.
  • Create and distribute written exception procedures for handling each account served by the team, including classifications, valuation rules, schedule of fees, correspondence, post entry process, and any other related information.
  • Assists with overseeing the entry processing performance and existing customer service commitments to reflect established company databases and pre-load templates to reflect these procedures.
  • Obtain certification for completing customer classification, as well as, other compliance specific classification as defined by company product standards.
  • Assist and review work stream development of new and existing accounts, including reviewing all documentation and forms, maintaining communications with clients, reviewing their process on a regular basis, and maintaining client profiles and databases.
  • Review and monitor all rejections, requests for information and other correspondence. Respond and assist with complex customer inquiries, including research and assistance with escalation on priority issues.
  • Monitor shipments as they approach non-compliance based on customer control, event control, and transactional data count or control.
  • Stay current of U.S. Customs regulations (Customs Brokers and the Customs clearance process); and classification and validation rules through self-study, approved related courses and seminars, and regular review of trade publications.


WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred;
  • 4-5 years of related experience.

Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications;
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weights and volume and distance measurements.

Characteristics:

  • Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs;
  • Ability to apply and assist with communicating laws, rules, and regulations in areas of assignment;
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and gather and analyze documents skillfully.
  • Capable of monitoring overall processes, information and operations.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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.


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.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.


WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

  • Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
  • Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
  • Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.

Salary : $24 - $30

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