Company Description

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. 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 satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to 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!

We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our company and culture at the link below.

www.expeditors.com

Job Description

To support the Expeditors facility in the pursuit of Warehouse Excellence by promoting a culture of safety and security in a facility that is efficient and meet high quality standards through continuous improvement and modernization.

Facility Operations

Ensure a safe and secure work environmentMaintain warehouse procedures and safety standardsMaintain a clean and professional facilityEnsure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational conditionManage inventory of packaging materials and suppliesProvide input to warehouse budget, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair

Labor/Development Management

Onboard, develop, and support staff within area of responsibility, includes permanent and contingent staffCoordinate scheduling and ensure proper coverageLead team in warehouse excellenceSupport employee versatility (cross training)

Operations and Quality

Oversee the processes in the area of responsibility, following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectationsImprove safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methodsMaintain compliance to facility certification requirements and government policiesParticipate in transitioning new customers as neededManage, prevent, and resolve inventory, over/short/damage, process and customer exceptionsPerform process audits to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freightSkills/ExperienceDeveloping management, team leadership, customer service, and account management skillsImplementation of Security, Health & Safety requirementsExpertise in warehouse management system used in facility & supporting technologySolid written and verbal communication skillsFluency in Expeditors process fundamentalsComfortable with statistics and analysis of productivity and KPI Performance

QualificationsIndustry specific knowledgeInventory management Self-reflecting and open to feedbackInitiative and ability to work in autonomyProven leadership attitude and backgroundEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)Fluent in EnglishFork-lift certification may be required within 6 months of employment.

Additional Information

Starting Pay: 60-70k base salary, eligible for bonus

Expeditors offers excellent benefits for our full-time employees:

Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) Holidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Work from Home Days (26)Commuter BenefitPaid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not require the inclusion of the dates you attended or graduated from any educational institution in the application, and you may remove or redact any such dates as well as any references to your date of birth or age from your resume and any other files you submit with your application if you so choose. Uploading a photograph with your application is neither suggested nor required.