Expeditors International Logistics Job Post
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.
Scope of Position : Ensure that TRANSCON customers are served from / in the managing branch; to support the TRANSCON Lead / Supervisor with meeting customer requirements for all shipments while supporting other TRANSCON team members and management when needed.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Operations :
- Mastering our customers' standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Understand department process flow and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborating with management.
- Monitoring shipments in transit (Outbound Workflow, etc.) daily to ensure the following :
- Data integrity for events and references (APR, APT / XDD, RDL, SHI, SHR, etc.) are updated properly.
- Customers shipments are delivering per KPI's, RDL's and SOP's.
- Exceptions are managed and resolved immediately.
- Communicate effectively and timely with customers, Expeditor's offices worldwide, and co-workers through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person.
- Status Reports sent out daily to customers.
- Delays are notated with reasons for the delay.
- Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.
- Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
- Always meet compliance to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements :
Knowledge of the Chicagoland area.Operations / Industry Knowledge preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills.A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels.Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional attitude.Great attitude and background based on compliments from customers and coworkers.Strong MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.Additional Information :
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time.Health Plan : Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision.Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only).Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Training and Personnel Development Program.26 remote / work from home days per year.The position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour based on education and experience.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.