Logistics Specialist - Entry Level

Expeditors•Milpitas, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order and risk management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. 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. We have 18,000 trained professionals in over 300 locations worldwide. At Expeditors, we recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within—more than 27 percent of our staff of 17,000 employees has been at Expeditors 10 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, thrive, and do what you love.

Requirements

High school degree required
A can-do, customer-first attitude
Effective interpersonal skills
A strong desire to learn
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Work well in a team environment
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of accounts and act as primary point of contact for logistics needs
Work with accounts on coordinating shipping activity by accepting bookings, collecting documentation and obtaining relevant compliance information
Track and trace
Invoice customer accurately for services rendered
Effectively solve problems, escalations and provide customer support