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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
We 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!
Job DescriptionAbout Ground Network Services (GNS)
Expeditors’ Ground Network Services provides a pan‑European linehaul network connecting major markets via centralized air, ocean, and road gateways. Fixed operating schedules and a long‑term procurement strategy deliver reliability and flexibility, while the network design enables agile routing options that absorb market disruptions and imbalances.
Role Summary
As, Ground Network Service Europe is responsible for overseeing the procurement, implementation, and operation efficiency of our linehaul network throughout Europe. The position plays a crucial role in assisting with network design, improving connections, and determining the optimal amount, placement, and type of capacity to ensure cost efficiency while driving operational excellence and productivity. This role also oversees compliance with local and international legislation related to asset rotation and scheduling of fleet vehicles.
What you’ll do
- Lead the strategy, design, and optimization of the European linehaul network
- Oversee day‑to‑day operational performance, KPIs, and exception management
- Manage capacity planning, contingencies, and seasonal demand fluctuations
- Lead carrier procurement, RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and performance reviews
- Own the regional transportation budget, costing models, and financial performance
- Ensure compliance with EU/UK transport legislation, safety, and risk standards
- Drive data‑led decision‑making, systems adoption, and continuous improvement
- Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing regional team and collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions
What you'll bring
- 8–10+ years’ experience in ground transportation or linehaul logistics, including regional leadership
- Strong background in carrier management, network planning, and supplier negotiations
- Proven experience managing large, complex, cross‑functional programmes
- Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Power BI) and familiarity with TMS and transport systems
- Solid knowledge of EU/UK road transport compliance
- Fluent English; additional European languages a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Logistics, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Preferred.
**Location- London Preferred (flexible across Europe)
🎁 What We Offer
- Private Medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Skills Required
- 8-10+ years' experience in ground transportation or linehaul logistics
- Strong background in carrier management and network planning
- Proven experience managing large, complex, cross-functional programmes
- Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Power BI) and familiarity with TMS
- Solid knowledge of EU/UK road transport compliance
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, transportation, logistics or related discipline
Expeditors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Expeditors and has not been reviewed or approved by Expeditors.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is supported through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that is positioned as a standout perk, including references to a purchase discount and contribution limits. Stock-plan availability is treated as a meaningful wealth-building component of the overall rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Benefit materials also point to common add-ons such as HSA options, EAP support, and broad baseline coverage in job postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching that is repeatedly cited as a defined component of the package. Auto-enrollment/auto-increase features are also referenced as mechanisms that support participation and savings behavior.
Expeditors Insights
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."
