Logistics Analyst (Global Network Management Center) - Expeditors International of Washington : Job Details

We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business -- Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderGlobal 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* Application RequirementsA cover letter must be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should be no longer than one page. Please address why you are a good fit for this specific job posting, and your desired compensation range.The Global Network Management Center (NMC) is a diverse set of teams that support the global network through data analytics, process management, tool curation, and program management to service customers through actionable intelligence, information, and data.The NMC works in conjunction with GEO (Operations), Account Management, Product Leaders, and Sponsors to deliver on our commitment to our customers. In the traditional project management approach of Plan - Execute - Monitor and Control , the NMC focuses on 'monitor and control' using data, dashboards, and exception management techniques to establish, maintain, and achieve company and customer specific KPIs.Communication, data competency, and exception management form the bedrock of customer service for logistics coordinators in the NMC. Communication that is timely, clear, and professional is core to the service offerings supported by the NMC. Data competency, and the ability to evaluate data for its quality and completeness, is crucial to ensuring that you and your team are well-equipped to perform essential duties for the customer or for our network. Finally, exception management occurs when a coordinator takes data competency and communication together and uses them to resolve in-transit exceptions before the customer is affected.Logistics Analysts will often be the 'first line' of communications, meaning that this role is perfect for both honing one's craft, as well as gaining fast exposure to a vast and exciting network of peers. The ideal candidate is energetic, enthusiastic, detailed-oriented, and obsessive about providing solutions to those who are in need. This person should be as equally comfortable working in a team as they are being the one person at the forefront of uncovering issues and providing solutions.Major Duties and Responsibilities* Customer Communication: professional and timely response to customer and network inquires.* Data Competency: ensuring complete, accurate, and timely data for all shipments. Including managing EDI transmissions and the integrity of internal and external reporting.* Exception Management: using reporting, dashboards, and other tools to manage in-transit exceptions and provide network visibility to performance and process exceptions.Desired Qualifications* Fluent in English* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Data Science, Finance, Economics or related field* One year of work experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or related field* Qualifications in supply chain management or logistics* IATA/FIATA* Brokers License* University/Specialist CertificationsExpeditors offers excellent benefits:* Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time* Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision* Life and Long Term Disability Insurance* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)* Employee Stock Purchase Plan* Training and Personnel Development ProgramRelocation will not be provided.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.