Company Description

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of 331 locations in 109 countries on six continents.

As a service-based company, we don’t own the aircraft, ships, or trucks we use every day. This means we can be highly flexible in our approach to supply chain management, and very effective at finding the best route and pricing options.

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

Job Description

The Management Trainee Program is designed to give an overview of all of the products and services that Expeditors offers and to provide the trainee with the experience needed to continue his/her career at Expeditors in any number of exciting positions within a branch from operational to supervisory roles. The program involves not only the operations of each department, but also the finance, sales, retention and managerial aspects of every product and service. A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hard working, capable of working with limited supervision, and willing to travel during the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Participate in Management Trainee orientationComplete a monthly recap of activitiesUpdate the Management Trainee DatabaseLearn, understand and epitomize Expeditors cultureSet an example of excellence in every under takingFulfill full-time employee training requirementsComplete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development mapComplete management development trainingTrack the progress of training in each departmentComplete all relevant certificationsUnderstand and assist with the operations of each departmentUnderstand the management processes used within in each departmentAssist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each departmentUnderstand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each departmentAssist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelinesComplete at least 2 projects during the programAttend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetingsAttend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per departmentUnderstand the sales and retention programs for each department Learn how to supervise and mentor employeesDevelop interpersonal communication and management skills

Certifications / Courses Required:

During your training there will be many courses and certifications you are required to complete as a Manager Trainee. You will only have to take the courses that are available in your country/region. This will be in addition to all Expeditors employee, and department training. Additional requirements may be added.

Dangerous Goods CertificationsAir/Ocean LATAMIATA/FIATA certificationCustoms Broker LicenseSales Certification-Level 1Insurance Specialist CourseImproving Training: The Facilitation CourseForecasting Performance: The interviewers courseManager’s Awareness CourseAssessing Employee PerformanceNegotiations: In Search of Mutual BenefitsThe Presentations CourseGrowing and Retaining Branch Revenue: A Sales Course for Department ManagersHiring for the Right Customer Service Attitude

QualificationsBachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsCross cultural relationship managementGood organizational skillsDetail orientedTeam playerCan do attitudeAbility to work well under pressureProactively promotes the company’s mission statement and 10 cultural attributesGood computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point)Willing to travel and relocate (if applicable)

 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent compensation benefit program. 

Paid Holiday, Sick TimeSocial Insurance and Housing FundGroup Medical & Accident InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development Program