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.

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.

Go to our website to get more information : http://www.expeditors.com

Job Description

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

 

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 needs

 

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, 12 February 2025.

Additional InformationApplying does not warrant an interview or acceptance for the position. You will receive a notice if an interview will take place.Expeditors reserves the right to change this Standard at any time and for any reason and to grant exceptions to this Standard based on business needs.Application Closing: 12 February 2025