Logistics Specialist - Entry Level

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

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 and risk management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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 professionals
• 300 locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems
  
  

At Expeditors, we recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within—more than 27 percent of our staff of 17,000 employees has been at Expeditors 10 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, thrive, and do what you love.

www.expeditors.com

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and act as primary point of contact for logistics needs
• Work with accounts on coordinating shipping activity by accepting bookings, collecting documentation and obtaining relevant compliance information
• Track and trace
• Invoice customer accurately for services rendered
• Effectively solve problems, escalations and provide customer support
  
  

Qualifications

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• High school degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• A can-do, customer-first attitude
• Effective interpersonal skills
• A strong desire to learn
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Work well in a team environment
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English
  
  

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Expected Salary Range $22 to $30 per hour
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.