Air Import Manager at CMA CGM

Posted in Other 14 days ago.

Location: Long Beach, California





Job Description:

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 1,300 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. 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, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?

YOUR ROLE


Lead, direct, and manage the Export, Import, or Breakbulk, to assure consistent quality service, customer satisfaction, profitability, cost efficient operations, and compliance with U.S. and international requirements, laws, ISO Standards, requirements, and other regulatory guidelines governing the export, import, receipt, and documentation of imported and exported products. Assures the clearance of air and/or ocean imported shipments through U.S. Customs in compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rules and Regulations.


WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

  • Works to align operations and market strategy, such as defining market potential, identifying key customers, and supporting business development activities.
  • Ensures the operational and financial performance, aligns budget to market, ensures the accuracy of results, reviews financial results with teams, and implements adjustments as required.
  • Collaborates and aligns with business development on local strategy, campaigns, participating in weekly meetings, supporting large or key customers, and seeks ways to gain competitive advantages.
  • Manages and coordinates health, safety and environmental areas, which may include safety meetings, collaborating with HSE functions, product training, inspection, compliance, security and related programs or operations.
  • Manages the quote process to ensure timely processing, accuracy, performance, escalation and approval; negotiates with customers or providers to secure best cost or price.
  • Manages the services and performance of vendors, third party providers, and other relationships.
  • Oversee or compute tariffs, price conversions, weight, and volume of merchandise exported to foreign destinations.
  • Maximize profitability through superior service to customers, effective and prompt communications, and follow-up of all pending matters with the customer, including changes, scheduling, new regulations, bonding/insurance requirements, and general industry expertise, etc.
  • Manage all import, export, or breakbulk transactions and applicable administrative U.S. and foreign government programs to ensure all paperwork is processed efficiently and in a timely manner and meets all compliance requirements; aligns operations with overall product strategy.
  • Ensure timely clearance and delivery of import cargo by monitoring all air, ocean, or other modes of shipments through U.S. Customs.
  • Oversee the preparation of U.S. Customs documentation, including but not limited to invoices, bills of lading, shipping statements, receipts, to ensure accurate and complete documents are prepared within designated timeframes.
  • Oversee and maintain the Harmonized Classification System pertaining to tariff research, binding rules, protests, duty rates, and valuation on import shipments into the U.S. are processed timely and efficiently and in accordance with all applicable laws.
  • Interface with U.S. Customs and other Federal agencies at the local and national level to ensure compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations as directed by senior management.
  • Monitor independent company designated U.S. Customs brokers to insure that proper declarations are made to U.S. Customs regarding the classification and importation of cargo.
  • Establish recordkeeping standards and oversee file maintenance in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations and company policies.


WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?


Education and Experience:
  • High school Diploma or GED required. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions or Transportation.
  • Eight years progressive experience.
  • Two years Supervisory experience
  • In depth knowledge of Management systems or TMS (Transportation Management Systems).
  • Expertise in operations and business management.


Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of all U.S. Customs Compliance Rules and Regulations
  • Knowledge of NATA, Free Trade Agreements, CTPAT, additional tariff requirements, OGA's, ACH, and all other related trade legislation, rules and regulations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.


Licenses and Certifications:
  • Customs Brokers License required.
  • Advanced CLASS Customs systems certification required.


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.


It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.


ABOUT TOMORROW

We 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 (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.


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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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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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