Logistics Coordinator - Transcon

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Carteret, NJ, USA
In-Office
48K-52K Annually
Entry level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Coordinate domestic air/ground/intermodal shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective cargo movement. Consolidate and route shipments, coordinate pickups/deliveries, enter and monitor shipment data, bill customers and service providers, communicate milestones and troubleshoot, maintain SOPs and compliance, meet KPIs, and support continuous process improvement within the Transcon department.
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Company Description

 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.  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!

Job Description

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Transcon Department. The Transcon Department is responsible for all domestic transportation (air / ground / intermodal) within the Expeditors Network. In this position, you will join a team of logistics professionals working collaboratively to support our network and deliver the highest quality of service to our customers.

  • Ensure efficient, cost effective and timely cargo movement
  • Consolidate and route shipments based on profitability and customer expectations
  • Coordinate pickups and deliveries of location shipments
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
  • Follow up on and monitor active shipments for key shipment milestones
  • Use departmental tools (i.e. workflow / activity reports) to execute on daily responsibilities
  • Ensure accurate and timely customer and service provider billing
  • Interact with our customers in coordinating appointments, providing milestone updates and trouble shooting.
  • Contribute to maintain good relationships with service providers, customers and other Expeditors departments/offices
  • Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
  • Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are in place and properly documented
  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures      
  • Effective manage all communication - timely responses to emails and phone requests (internal and external)
  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. 
  • Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Available Shifts
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday - Friday 5:00AM - 2:00PM 
Sunday - Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 

Qualifications

Knowledge/ Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Interpersonal / Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
  • Great computer skills 
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

 

 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus
  • Salary Range: $48000 -$52000

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer service experience/skills
  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills and accurate data entry
  • Ability to coordinate pickups/deliveries and manage shipment milestones

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
15,812 Employees
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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