Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

The Management Trainee Program is designed to give an overview of all of the products and services that Expeditors offers and to provide the trainee with the experience needed to continue his/her career at Expeditors in any number of exciting positions within a branch from operational to supervisory roles. The program involves not only the operations of each department, but also the finance, sales, retention and managerial aspects of every product and service. A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hard working, capable of working with limited supervision, and willing to travel during the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Participate in Management Trainee orientationComplete a monthly recap of activitiesUpdate the Management Trainee DatabaseLearn, understand and epitomize Expeditors cultureSet an example of excellence in every under takingFulfill full-time employee training requirementsComplete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development mapComplete management development trainingTrack the progress of training in each departmentComplete all relevant certificationsUnderstand and assist with the operations of each departmentUnderstand the management processes used within in each departmentAssist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each departmentUnderstand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each departmentAssist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelinesComplete at least 2 projects during the programAttend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetingsAttend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per departmentUnderstand the sales and retention programs for each department Learn how to supervise and mentor employeesDevelop interpersonal communication and management skills

Certifications / Courses Required:

During your training there will be many courses and certifications you are required to complete as a Manager Trainee. You will only have to take the courses that are available in your country/region. This will be in addition to all Expeditors employee, and department training. Additional requirements may be added.

Dangerous Goods CertificationsAir/Ocean LATAMIATA/FIATA certificationCustoms Broker LicenseSales Certification-Level 1Insurance Specialist CourseImproving Training: The Facilitation CourseForecasting Performance: The interviewers courseManager’s Awareness CourseAssessing Employee PerformanceNegotiations: In Search of Mutual BenefitsThe Presentations CourseGrowing and Retaining Branch Revenue: A Sales Course for Department ManagersHiring for the Right Customer Service Attitude

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Preferable MBA or Master degree, or least two years working experience at Expeditors with proven excellent performance record.Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.Good command of written and spoken English, CET 6 or aboveFluent Chinese speakingWilling to travel or be relocated

Skills Required:

Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsGood computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point)Good organizational skills

Behavior Required :

Detail orientedTeam playerCan do attitudeAbility to work well under pressureProactively promotes the company’s mission statement and 10 cultural attributesWilling to travel and relocate (if applicable)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus