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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

Exchanging data is increasingly critical to the logistics industry. In order for Expeditors to excel at managing the complex logistics needs of our clients, we are required to provide critical information to support the movement of freight. 

Systems Analysts in the Connected Customer Group directly impact our ability to gain new business and to form lasting bonds with our clients by integrating with their supply chain to provide visibility to inventory in transit.  

Systems Analysts in the Connected Customer Group are responsible for understanding and mapping the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), or other connectivity methods, that will be exchanged between Expeditors, clients, and third parties. This consists of analyzing client EDI specifications, analyzing business requirements describing how they will provide data, understanding how that information will be used in the context of our business and proprietary systems, collaborating with clients and third parties, and distilling it into a mapping document used by developers to create the code that translates the data.  

This is a fast-paced, collaborative, and multi-faceted position that requires you to be able to manage and drive multiple projects in multiple states. 

Successful Systems Analysts are strong in the following skill sets: business analysis, project management, technical acumen, communication (both written and verbal), organization and team collaboration. 

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent analytical skills  
• Excellent attention to detail  
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities 
• Ability to design creative solutions to meet the client's business and technical needs 
• Strong organizational and time management skills  
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of work 
• Understanding of database structures, data files and data relationships

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in transportation/logistics industry  
• EDI knowledge (X12, EDIFACT, XML, mapping) 
• BA/BS in Business Administration, MIS, or related degree  
• Experience with SQL 
• API knowledge

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $103,000 to $135,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• 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)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 
• Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.