“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

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.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

The Expeditors Management Trainee Program (MT) is focused on building the next generation of Supervisors, Department Managers or commenserate future leaders.   The 12-month program provides individuals with an opportunity to learn our systems, products, and services in a holistic manner while also preparing them for a future leadership role. 

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 orientation

• Complete a monthly recap of activities

• Update the Management Trainee Database

• Learn, understand and epitomize Expeditors culture

• Set an example of excellence in every under taking

• Fulfill full-time employee training requirements

• Complete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map

  • Please refer to the Management Trainee Procedures and Guidelines on Intranet

• Complete management development training

• Track the progress of training in each department

• Complete all relevant certifications

  • See detailed list of certifications

• Understand and assist with the operations of each department

• Understand the management processes used within in each department

• Assist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each department

• Understand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each department

• Assist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelines

• Complete at least 2 projects during the program

• Attend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings

• Attend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department

• Understand the sales and retention programs for each department

• Learn how to supervise and mentor employees

• Develop interpersonal communication and management skills

• Bachelor or Master 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 experience

• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

• Cross cultural relationship management

• Good organizational skills

• Detail oriented

• Team player

• Can do attitude

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Proactively promotes the company’s mission statement and 10 cultural attributes

• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point)

• Willing to travel and relocate (if applicable)

• At least 1 year working experience with Expeditors (External Talents will have to work in product department for at least 1 year before joining MT program).

   

The Future:

- Candidate for senior management position 

Working Conditions:

- No more than normal physical effort or positional stress required. Intermittent walking, sitting or standing with normal expenditure of energy.

- Good working conditions, almost complete absence of disagreeable elements. Minimum exposure to adverse or hazardous working conditions. 

Others: 

- Attractive salary with good career prospects and remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

- All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful application will be destroyed in strict confidence upon completion of recruitment ;

- Expeditors is an equal opportunities employer and works towards a smoke free environment; 

- Shortlisted candidates will be notified within 6 weeks;

Further information about the company can be visit our website : http:// www.expeditors.com.