Ocean Import Supervisor

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 to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 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 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!

Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the DLSOP

Review and support with day-to-day quotations.

Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.

Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.

Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.

Support all compliance efforts and trainings.

Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency.

Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into the department.

Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)

Assist the Manager with EPE’s on the department in line with the 3+1 Initiatives.

Assist the Manager with goal setting and monitoring development for key staff.

College/University or equivalent business qualifications

Minimum 5 years Expeditors’ or industry experience

Strong planning and organizing skills

Conflict resolution

Listening skills

Providing feedback

Teamwork

Building team environment

Coaching for development

Customer focus

Managing meetings

Problem solving

Process improvement

Time management

Software proficiency skills (e.g., MS Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables, MS Word)

English language proficiency

Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus