Logistics Transportation Specialist - Evenings

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 18,000 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!

Entry level position that provides opportunity for advancement based on success. Heavy focus on international airfreight and includes basic warehouse activities/inventory management. Strong training program available to develop skillset with leading global logistics provider.

*Position Hours are 11am-8pm Monday-Friday

• Timely and professional communication with clients and offices through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person.
• Tracking and tracing of freight
• Preparation of quotes to clients
• Client notification of shipment delays, missing cargo, damaged freight
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operations system
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations
• Dispatch freight
• Monitor reports
• Contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships - airlines, trucking companies, and others
• Meet key performance indicators in support of department, branch, product, and company goals
• Desire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiency
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

• Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Customer Service: 6 months to 1 year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic US/Global Geography 
• Fluent in English

Expected base salary: $22/hr to $24/hr

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• 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)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.