Entry-Level Logistics Specialist

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Chesapeake, VA
Entry level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
The Entry-Level Logistics Specialist is responsible for tracking and tracing international cargo, ensuring compliance in the supply chain, analyzing data flows, identifying exceptions, and promoting company policies. The role emphasizes customer service and continuous improvement while utilizing specialized software for logistics operations.
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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 professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Unlimited opportunity for our employees

https://www.expeditors.com/resources/videos/expeditors-company-overview

Job Description

We hire for attitude and train for skill!

  • Track and trace cargo internationally
  • Ensure the timely movement of goods through its supply chain
  • Analyze and evaluate data flows from our customers and/or service providers into our operational systems
  • Identify and manage exceptions while also identifying opportunities for continual improvement and evolution
  • Work within a multi-agency regulatory environment, ensuring that freight is imported/exported compliantly into/out of the US
  • Meet or exceed performance goals and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
  • Utilize an array of specialized Expeditors software to increase the compliance and efficiency of our team
  • Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee
  • Promote compliance by diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride
  • Exemplify the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary

This role is not eligible for employment sponsorship of any kind, including but not limited to F1, H-1B, etc.


Qualifications

  • Driven and motivated individual desiring to embark on or continue a career in the exciting world of international logistics and global trade
  • Understanding of the importance of quality customer service and its effect on all facets of a successful business and brand
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel 
  • Proven ability to learn new software and utilize evolving technologies
  • Understanding and interest in the world of international logistics and global trade
  • Proactive and organized approach to learning and executing on the job

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


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

Top Skills

MS Office
The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
15,812 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.

We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.

To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

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