Expeditors
Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals
in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. 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 management, warehousing, distribution and customized
logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
We believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage, by focusing on
our values and culture we make Expeditors’ greatest competitive advantage in
global supply chain services.
“You’d be surprised how far we’ll go for you.”
Job Description
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Education (preferred level) high school
Experience (minimum level of direct experience in a similar position) 2 years.
Previous experience in inventory control and/or distribution operations
Fully proficient with various software applications (i.e. mainframe systems: MS Word, MS Excel) preferably with a base knowledge of inventory control.
Typing – 30 wpm / 10-key by touch
Displayed ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge/ Skills: General office knowledge, including telephone techniques and computer skills, in a customer service environment is required.
Effective communication skills and good hearing is required. Bi-lingual abilities a plus.
Special Requirements: Must have excellent work habits. Must pass a background check, if applicable in state, region or geography.
Additional Information
Successful candidate must pass the company’s defined background check.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits