Expeditors International of Washington Inc

Transportation Operations Project Manager - Heavy Haul (Customer On-Site)

Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in supply chain, heavy/sea freight, and large air freight projects
  • 3+ years in operations or project management
  • 3+ years managing stakeholders and facilitating communication
  • Strong knowledge of large-scale construction methodologies
  • Understanding of data center infrastructure and cooling systems
  • Familiarity with data center construction shipment regulations
  • Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis
  • Proactive mindset with commitment to continuous improvement
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours and travel 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture customer relationships to ensure satisfaction
  • Identify and resolve issues affecting customer experience
  • Serve as primary contact for customer inquiries related to ESC
  • Prepare and present executive-level reports and presentations
  • Lead project meetings to discuss progress, risks, and decisions
  • Communicate operational milestones to stakeholders and ensure alignment
  • Review engineering designs to ensure scope adherence
  • Create plans supporting preplanning and timely delivery
  • Gather and evaluate information on supply chain restrictions
  • Monitor and coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery
  • Develop mitigation strategies for logistics risks
  • Maintain and report on project metrics like quality and budget
  • Monitor supplier performance against service level objectives
  • Ensure proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle
  • Organize project activities across various vendors and partners
  • Conduct post-implementation performance reviews
  • Analyze and provide root causes for late orders or damages
  • Support RFI/RFQ activities and benchmarking
  • Manage transportation issues as they arise
  • Collaborate with ESC team for process consistency
  • Stay informed on supply chain trends and best practices

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • 10 holidays and 2 flexible days
  • Hybrid working model
  • Paid sick time accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dependent care flexible spending account (DC FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and personnel development
  • Educational assistance and reimbursement
  • Full-time position, Monday through Friday
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Transportation Project Manager will work with logistics business leads to define and manage roadmaps and manage operations to effectively deliver on the ESC program objectives. Review impacts to logistics and develop mitigation strategies. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach. Provides functional subject matter expertise and anticipates customers needs. Interface with multiple vendors and partners to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
  • Identify and address issues that impact customer satisfaction and improve customer experience
  • Serve as the main point of contact for customer queries/problems regarding ESC
  • Build and present executive ready presentations and written reports to major stakeholders
  • Lead project calls discussing progress, risks, challenges and ultimately facilitate decision-making
  • Communicate key operational milestones to all key stakeholders and drive alignment
  • Review engineering design drawings and align within project scope
  • Work with planners and PM's and create plans to support preplanning and on time delivery
  • Own information gathering and evaluate restrictions and regulatory requirements that impact supply chain
  • Monitor operations and coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on time delivery
  • Proactively identify and developing mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts
  • Maintain and report project metrics specific to on-time delivery, safety, quality, spend, and savings globally
  • Monitor and report on supplier and forwarder performance to agreed SLO's, risk and priorities
  • Ensure projects follow the proper project management life cycle and include proper documentation such as project charters, documentation for public consumption, technical and end-user documentation, document storage and controls
  • Organizes and manages project activities across vendors, carriers, factories, contract manufacturers
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews (i.e., evaluate performance against defined project goals)
  • Analyze late orders and or damages and provide root cause analysis
  • Support RFI/RFQ processes and benchmarking
  • Manage regional and local transportation matters as they arise and as required by the customer
  • Collaborate with ESC project team to build consistency in all processes and procedures
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends, benchmarks, best practices and advancements in supply chain, including emerging tools, techniques and best practices and apply new knowledge to improve processes


Qualifications
  • Bachelors or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in supply chain, heavy haulage, sea freight and large scale air freight projects
  • 3+ years experience in operations management or project management
  • 3+ years experience in owning stakeholder management and facilitation
  • Strong knowledge of large-scale construction methodologies and planning
  • Understanding of data center infrastructure, system, equipment, including power and cooling
  • Familiarity with regulations and requirements specific to data center construction shipments
  • Excellent customer service skills, including negotiation, proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis
  • Risk sensitive, recognizes when problems arise or are likely to arise
  • A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
  • Must be willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours, including weekends
  • Travel 25%


Additional Information

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:
  • Paid vacation
  • Holidays (10)
  • Flexible Days (2)
  • Hybrid working
  • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
  • Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday

About Expeditors International of Washington Inc

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 14,600 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 250 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. At Expeditors, we pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization and take time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Due to our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners, we can provide customers with the best routing and pricing options. Our comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology that provides a high level of visibility from end to end. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

Expeditors International of Washington Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Expeditors International of Washington Inc, a global leader in logistics and freight forwarding, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. At Expeditors, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and leadership development within an inclusive culture.

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At Expeditors, every position plays a crucial role in our success. We are looking for passionate, curious, and skilled professionals ready to lead and innovate in the logistics industry. Our team benefits from a culture that values diversity and leadership, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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Whether you are seeking an entry-level role or a senior management position, Expeditors offers a range of career paths to suit your skills and ambitions. From operations to customer service, our job opportunities span across various functions dedicated to improving global supply chains.

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Join a network of industry leaders and innovators at Expeditors. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and idea-sharing, which are key to fostering innovation and driving the company forward. At Expeditors, you will work alongside the best in the industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategies to solve complex challenges.

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Expeditors values the well-being of its team members, offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive culture champions diversity and provides a supportive network where all employees can succeed.

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19,070 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
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Net Income
$696.1 million
5 Year Trend
+22.1%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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