Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

18,000 trained professionals250+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systems

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

 

 

QualificationsPreferable 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

Additional Information

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)

Chinese nationality candidate is prefer