The Logistics Coordinator facilitates the efficient movement of goods by managing shipping requests, documentation, and shipment exceptions. They also maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors while identifying process improvements to meet operational KPIs.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience along with 1-2 years of experience in logistics or high-volume customer service. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required to succeed in this fast-paced environment.
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Employees
19,445
Type
Public Company
Size
10,001+ employees
Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.
We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.
To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.
At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
LogisticsCustomer Service & SupportAdministrativeTransportation
Description
Company Description
"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
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 in logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortun 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.
Our Mission:
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts in the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five 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, do what you love and build a career with us!
www.expeditors.com
Job Description
The Logistics Coordinator will be part of an Onsite Team (located at customer's premise in Palo Alto, CA) supporting one of Expeditors high-tech customers. The Logistics Coordinator is a key member of the operations team which facilitates the efficient and timely movement of goods worldwide. The dynamic nature of this team requires individuals who can think quickly, act independently, and proactively solve problems before they arise. Strong customer service skills and effective communication are required.
Responsibilities:
Enhance customer relationships by identifying areas for improvement in the overall customer experience
Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments, as well as carriers, vendors, and other service providers
Communicate with customers in person and/or through calls, emails, digital platforms and ticketing systems
Process shipping requests, generate internationally-compliant documents and manage shipment exceptions according to SLA
Tracking & monitoring inbound/outbound shipments ensuring to meet KPIs and OKRs as agreed to with the client
Coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties including customer stakeholders, warehouses, carriers, service providers and onsite team members to resolve any issues that may arise and escalate as necessary
Maintain knowledge of customer and company policies on all aspects of product movement
Identify and suggest corrective actions for ongoing incidents, delivery issues, opportunities and SOPs
Identify and articulate process improvement ideas to support operations and projects
Create documented process for customers when requested - SOP/SWI creation
Support the implementation of company’s culture within the team
Work towards individual and department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Stay up to date with the best practices and techniques in supply chain and proactively apply new knowledge to improve processes
Work with Wing planners and project managers to agree delivery schedules and create plans to support on time delivery
Work with clients to understand Dangerous Goods (DG) requirements and gather necessary documentation
Collaborate with the different vendors and partner teams to collect Asbestos letters
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
1-2 years of experience in logistics and/or high volume customer service roles
Fluent in English; excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
Possesses a positive, can-do attitude
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Dug, Dental and Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Expected compensation range from $72,000 - $76,000 annually