Position open until September 10th,2023

“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.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Scope of Position:
The Regional Project Cargo Management Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing logistics projects that support business development, commercial growth, and strategic initiatives. This role combines project leadership, operational excellence with strong analytical and commercial capabilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business objectives. Expeditors Project Cargo Services business consists of both ad hoc heavy and over dimensional cargo and EPC/ project logistic opportunities.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of project experience, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Management of Specialized Cargo shipments. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of commercial and development-focused projects.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, resources, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Analyze commercial data, market trends, and internal KPIs to support decision-making.
• Document compliance. Prepare clear project documentation, including offers, execution plans, status reports, presentations, and updates for leadership.
• Collaborate closely with business development, commercial, operations, and product teams to align project outcomes with strategic goals.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; propose mitigation actions to maintain project momentum.
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• Support commercial initiatives related to customer engagement, partner development, product enhancement, or market expansion.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance project execution.
• Drive the development of new service providers and enhance rate-negotiation performance.
• Onsite support in supervision of loading, packing, and coordination of project moves.

Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
•3 – 5+ years of experience in Project Logistics coordination, project leadership, and business development project cargo work.
•Knowledge of Export and import regulations. Experience in specialized ocean, air, land transportation.
•Strong understanding of Project Cargo sales, market analysis, operations and business development processes.
•Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under deadlines.
•Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
•Exceptional customer service capabilities, with a strong focus on client experience and service excellence.
•Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent).
•Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, metrics, and KPIs.
•Intermediate to advanced English, verbal and writing.
•Availability and flexibility for business-related travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience working in pricing (vendor relations), commercial development, strategic planning, growth-oriented roles.
•Familiarity with CRM systems, sales processes, or commercial performance dashboards.
•Knowledge of project management methodologies.
•Intermediate to advanced Excel or data analysis skills.
Key Competencies
•Project coordination and execution
•Commercial mindset
•Cross-functional collaboration
•Analytical thinking
•Strong problem solving skills
•Negotiation, creativity and innovation skills
•Organization and time management
•Adaptability and initiative
•Strong work ethic and effective teamwork skills
•Positive, proactive attitude
•Strong customer service skills
•Attention to detail

 

Work Environment:

This role requires regular interaction with cross-functional teams and may involve coordinating projects across multiple regions or business units. While independent in execution, the role collaborates closely with commercial and development teams to drive business results.

Successful people at Expeditors embody our 10 Critical Success Factors:

•Exemplify and Teach our Culture, Mission, and Goals
•Support and Protect the Expeditors Network
•Attitude and Commitment
•Sense of Urgency
•Professionalism and Formality
•Excellence in our Operational Performance
•Account Management at Every Level
•Understand our Customers' Expectations
•Empowerment
•Attention to Detail