Transcon Supervisor

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Aurora, CO, USA
In-Office
57K-75K Annually
Mid level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
The Transcon Supervisor oversees daily operations, manages workload allocation, ensures compliance with operational standards, and develops team members while maintaining customer relationships.
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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

· Review and support with day-to-day quotations

· Allocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absence

· Monitor workboards to ensure internal KPI’s are met e.g. timely data entry

· Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

· Maintain strong business partnerships with Service Providers

· Monitor invoicing and BNP report where needed

· Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations

· Be a guide for the team - mentor agents, lead agents and ensure that positive attitude is maintained within the team

· Be continuously open and positive to implementing new system changes and enhancements with the team

· Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standards

· Assist the Manager with EPE’s on the department in line with the 3+1 Initiative.

· Assist the Manager with key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.

· Audits all new accounts and follow up on responsibilities of agents to ensure that customer needs have been met.

Support the manager and or the sales department where needed:

 

Physical Demands

This section lists physical demands required of this job and may be edited to the specific job role.

· Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.

· Write with pencil/pen/marker 

· Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

 

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations

 

Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in

solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and

consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service

providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

 

Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for

own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with

government regulations.

 

Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can

prioritize.

 

Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without

request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without

incident or delay.

 

Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant

and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other

communication according to Expeditors' standards.

 

Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute,

Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

 

Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training

in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as

appropriate.

 

Product Supervisor Job-Specific Performance Expectations

Employee Development (Supervisor, All)

In conjunction with department leadership, properly on-boards new hires and ensures team members have clear expectations. Provides frequent feedback that is timely, accurate, and honest. Participates in regular one-one-ones and an annual review for employees. Assists manager with development plans for employees that addresses competency gaps and/or prepares employees for growth. Ensures employees complete 52 hours of relevant training each year and that required training is completed timely. Fosters a climate of compliance within the team, including to company culture, internal policies and government regulations. Promotes employee engagement and team vision, commitment and trust. Develops a #2. · Financial Excellence Applies exp.o accounting expertise to assist department leadership with meeting financial growth and cost savings goals, which may include: reviewing accounts receivable, analyzing billing activity for accuracy and timeliness and monitoring department profitability and expenses. · Operational Excellence In conjunction with department leadership, monitors and improves product District Excellence and Global Business Operations metrics. Monitors department process flow while constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency and customer service. Assists with managing capacity and productivity of department and team members. · Business Development Assists department leadership with growing the product's business through involvement in sales and retention programs. Responds to requests for proposal, quotation or information timely and with market-competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer. Participates in the transition of new business and strives to build and maintain relationships with the key customer stakeholders that are managed on the team.

Qualifications

· 4 years of industry specific knowledge

· Inventory management and accounting knowledge

· Self-reflecting and open to feedback

· Initiative and ability to work in autonomy

· Proven leadership attitude and background

· Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

· Conflict resolution

· Listening skills

· Providing feedback

· Teamwork

· Building team environment

· Coaching for development

· Customer focus

· Managing meetings

· Problem solving

· Process improvement

· Time management

· Software proficiency skills (e.g., MS Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables, MS Word)

· English language proficiency

· Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Additional Information

Starting Pay $57K + bonus or commission.  Est $75k+ annual

Located onsite at 12200 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014, USA

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 Benefit
  • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Educational 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.

Skills Required

  • 4 years of industry specific knowledge
  • Inventory management and accounting knowledge
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Proven leadership attitude and background
  • Software proficiency skills
  • Global Logistics Industry knowledge

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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