Company Description

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' 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.

Upon successful completion of the year long program, candidates are typically offered a supervisory position at a district.

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

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

Qualifications

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?

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Group Medical InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus