Air Export Gateway Operations Coordinator

Expeditors International of Washington • Hawthorne, CA

76d • $22 - $24

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent required
• Successful candidates must pass a background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department's needs
• Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne, CA
• Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
• Comfortable working in a fast pace and professional business environment
• Flexible with schedule to support business needs in the operation

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical with a strong attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service - both internal/external whether verbal or email
• Effective interpersonal skills - ability to relate to internal peers at different levels as well as external customers and vendors
• Ability to work without constant supervision - self motivation and attention to detail required
• Maintaining positive relationships with immediate counterparts in the air export departments in the region, airlines, truckers, ground handlers, etc.
• Maintains constant communication with warehouse staff during consolidation to ensure shipment quality and compliance
• Responsible for daily updating and monitoring of various reporting tools and rates from vendors
• Detailed attention to accounting to ensure we are paying our bills timely and correctly
• Responsible for the management of our capacity through posted consolidation schedules and in booking additional space as needed
• Complete required training associated with specialized cargo: dangerous goods, temp control, LATAM for all types of cargo being handled
• Constant self-development

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees