Company Description

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 212 locations across six continents. Expeditors' promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you." is not mere hype; it is our commitment to go beyond the expectations of what companies need from a global logistics provider. Our culture is about exceeding our customers' expectations and providing a place for our employees to make a career.

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

At Expeditors, people are our most important asset. We pride ourselves in employee development at all levels – one of those being through the Management Trainee (MT) program. This program is designed to provide successful individuals with an opportunity to learn our systems, products, and services in a holistic manner. The goal of the program is to build a foundational level of tactical knowledge that can be applied to support operations across the enterprise.

Successful Individuals in the MT program will spend a year learning the fundamental aspects of what works to make Expeditors the global leader in logistics and supply chain management. Through the program, MTs gain critical on-the-job experience while learning basic management and organizational skills.

Upon successful completion of the year long program, candidates are typically offered a Lead Agent/Supervisory position at a district.

Our Company : http://www.expeditors.com

Features of the MT Program

One year programStructured training curriculum in specific business, management, operations and personal development areasMentorship from senior management for professional and personal career guidanceExposure to every aspect of the businessOpportunity to join teams across various projectsCareer advancement opportunity

How to Apply: Submit 250–300-word long answers for each of the following five questions:

Describe your specific career aspirations and your reason for pursuing a management traineeship with Expeditors.What historical person do you most admire? What about their life inspires you and which of their character traits would you like to possess?Describe a situation in which you led a team. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?Describe a personal achievement that has had a significant impact on your life.Discuss a non-academic personal failure. What did you learn from the experience?

Please send your response via email to [email protected] by end of business day, 20 February 2025.

Qualifications

Desired Attributes

Enthusiastic and committed to a long-term career at ExpeditorsPossess a “can do” attitudeGood interpersonal skills and people focusedAbility to communicate clearly and effectively through oral and written EnglishTeam player with leadership qualitiesCourage to face new challengesProcess-oriented with good analytical skillsOpen to considering relocation to another country based on business needsGraduated UniversityEnglish communication skills

 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife Insurance14 annual leave days per yearTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus