Logistics and Freight Forwarding Apprentice

Apprenticeship

Company Description

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!

Job Description

Program Duration:

12 Months (3 month – Basic Training and 9 months OJT)

 

Minimum eligibility criteria (Educational and/ or technical Qualification):

Diploma / Class XII with 3 years of experience in Warehouse/ Transport/ Courier / Air cargo operations and EXIM operations

(or)

Graduate in any field

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:         

The individual performs various activities for freight forwarding on export and import cycle. She/he prepares various documentation for export and import. The individual supervises daily operations of customs clearance, freight transportation and liaises with stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely clearance and shipment of cargo. She/he is also responsible for EXIM operations in office, customs clearance at field and freight forwarding.

• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers  
• Adherence to Operational Process Standards  
• Daily tracking of shipments and corresponding documents  
• Work with the team to provide solutions to customers  
• Comply with customer requirements and procedures  
• Proactively communicate timely status updates to customers  
• Communicate with international and domestic customers and offices  
• Update shipment information in the Expeditors system  
• Track and trace international cargo  
• Timely settlement of shipments and filing of Tariffs  
• Preparation of reports, as required  
• Prepare and process international documentation  
• Comply with US and foreign regulations 

Experience Level

Entry Level