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!

Job Description

Scope of Position

To further develop the air and ocean import product in the marketplace through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

Create and maintain an effective department organization chart, which is designed for flexibility and growth.Work with operations management on capacity, efficiency issues and status of the team.Monitor and improve key departmental productivity indicators.Stay current with developments and changes in regulations and company offeringsHave thorough knowledge of the Air and Ocean Import product.Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Ocean Import with market updates and trends.Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business

Finance

Review department P&L on a monthly basis and understand composition of clients, revenue per accountGrow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.Preparation of annual department budget and execution to itEnsure company credit procedures are followed and utilized effectivelyEnsure accounting exceptions are cleared timely

People

Create a culture of teamwork, elite customers service and accountabilityConduct timely and effective annual reviews along with development plans for the teamPrepare, execute and communicate department tactical business plan and goalsEnsure all staff and positions have job descriptions, clear expectations and are working with structured development plansMentor and develop

Compliance

Promote compliance by diligently following all company policies, regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employeesProactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulationsMaintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and training

Customer

Maintain a healthy sales pipeline by driving the development of new business opportunitiesEnsure customer requirements are documented and understood within the departmentEnsure customer reviews and scorecards are completed and updated in CRMCommunicate clearly and often with sales, AM on market demands and department status

QualificationsMust have a minimum of 5 years experience leading teamsMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesExcellent written and verbal communication Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skillsExperience and familiarity with Departmental Profit and Loss StatementsAbility to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday Strong market and competition knowledgeStrong organizational skillsAnalytical with attention to detailEffective interpersonal skillsWillingness to contribute to ad hoc projects and assist team membersAbility and desire to learn new software and technologies

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus