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Expeditors Project Cargo Specialist in Manchester, United Kingdom

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!

Support network and customer enquiries in a timely manner by following internal procedures and by using the Project Cargo Pricing Tool.

  • Pricing may include all modes of transport, but focus is on all type of ocean freight (Container-, RoRo-, MPP-Carriers).

  • Quoting will also include a variety of pricing such as arranging origin / destination trucking and some other BreakBulk common services with approved service providers. (road permits, crating, lifting, surveying etc.).

  • During execution to control and steer PES related communication between districts, customer, carriers, and service providers.

  • Work closely with PES oversea teams to cover all aspects of any international project proposal and execution.

  • Work on service provider and carrier relationships.

  • At a later stage, be involved in customer development activities together with sales and/or account management.

  • Support internal PES European team communication requirements and attend internal meetings as required.

  • Continuously explore commercial and operational improvement opportunities.

This position can be based anywhere in the UK & Ireland

  • Must have: Solid forwarding working experience and education.  Experience in ocean freight pricing.

  • Helpful: Proficient with  Project Cargo related experience, especially in quoting over-dimensional loads via land, barge, ocean (and air) modes of transport.  Furthermore, knowledge in cargo crating, storage, brokerage, and transport insurance would be of advantage.

  • Of advantage: Knowledge of road permits, import/export regulations, applications and procedures including surveys and any other governmental regulations applicable for OOG cargo.

  • Of advantage: Established network of contacts with service providers, port operation and carriers in the region.

  • Diplomacy and commercial awareness.

  • Geographic and political understanding.

  • Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

  • Fluent in English

*This position can be based anywhere in the UK & Ireland.

  • 23 Days holiday (Increases with service)

  • 26 days working from home allowance per annum

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Dental and Optical cover

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

  • Training and Personnel Development Program

  • EAP

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