Company Description

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

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description

Job Description

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

Ensure smooth and timely process flow for shipments. Ensure accurate and timely client billing. Understand all the elements of SOP and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customers’ instructions and expectations. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system. Ensure compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies / requirements. Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency. Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external). Utilize all technology tools available in the company to perform customer service and operations duties. Willingness to work overtime during times of additional volume

 

Expeditors Core Competencies

Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations.  Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network.  All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.  Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. 

Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

 

 

Qualifications6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceMeet the minimum requirements for the job and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Understanding of ocean documentation process a plusPro-active, strong organizational skillsGood computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Fluent in English

Additional Information

Additional Information

Applying 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.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

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

Further information about the Company can be obtained at Expeditors’ website: http://www.expeditors.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any employment with Expeditors is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check

All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful application will be destroyed in strict confidence upon completion of recruitment process.