About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship at our Charlotte office. You will work on-site to help manage the movement of freight and information. You will learn about the logistics industry, our internal systems, and how to provide professional customer service.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to internal and external clients.
- Track shipments and manage corresponding documentation daily.
- Work with the team to provide solutions for customers.
- Update shipment information in the Expeditors system.
- Track and trace international cargo.
- Prepare and process international documentation.
- Ensure timely settlement of shipments and file Tariffs.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Communicate status updates to international and domestic customers and offices.
- Follow Operational Process Standards and comply with US and foreign regulations.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Attention to detail, curiosity, professionalism, and integrity.
- A sense of humor.
- Global geographic knowledge and multi-lingual abilities are helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: This position does not offer work visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
About Expeditors
Expeditors is a global logistics company founded in 1979. It operates as a non-asset based organization and provides services such as customs clearance, air and ocean freight forwarding, and cargo insurance. The company maintains a network of over 350 locations across more than 100 countries. It is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and employs over 10,001 people.
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