Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

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 Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Define business awardedDevelop a transition timeline for both business and systemsCommunicate customer's requirements to managementDocument and implement agreed upon proceduresManage transition resources, scope, schedule and qualityPoint of contact for customer, sales, management, etc.Facilitate the resolution of open issues and minimize riskCommunicate project status to transition team, sponsors and Branch operationsSuccessfully close a transition through a service review (Quality Management Review)Significant travel required. (60 -80% on short notice)

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum 4 years of experience in transportation/logistics fieldBackground in project management or project coordinationStrong understanding of supply chain solutionsAbility to document business process flowsFamiliarity with EDI and its useFour year college degree preferredProblem solving/analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and projectsRecent project management experience (preferable in the logistics industry)Outstanding communication skills including written and presentationExcellent leadership skills including facilitation, motivation, negotiation and team-buildingStrong organizational skills, computer skills and general knowledge of supply chain software

 

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