Business Operations Intern
Expeditors
Business Operations Intern
Expeditors
Posted 1 day ago
Internship
Hawthorne, California
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will assist in driving operational excellence and efficiency within the LAX District through analytics and process monitoring. They will support the implementation of global business operations strategies and local solutions to improve performance.
Expeditors is looking for a Business Operations Intern to assist with efficiency, operational excellence, and customer service at their LAX District. Key requirements include a high school degree or equivalent, fluency in English, and comfort with numbers and basic math. Desired qualifications include good computer skills and experience with AI or automation tools.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Logistics
Supply chain management
Data analysis
Operational excellence
Customer service
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Generative AI
Copilot
Automation tools
Scripting
Problem-solving
Business operations
Analytical skills
Job Description
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
Scope of Position: To assist in the pursuit of efficiency, operational excellence, and world-class customer service at Expeditors LAX District.
Position Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive Global Business Operations Strategies and Principles to enable world class performance
- Consume, train, and monitor usage of new processes and technologies
- Improve operational performance through analytics and observation
- Support local solutions that improve efficiency and enable visibility in alignment with global standards
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Successful candidates must pass a background check
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs
- Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne, CA
- Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
- Comfortable working in a Professional Business Environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., generative AI, Copilot, or automation tools) to support research, analysis, documentation, or process improvement
- Experience with technical tools such as basic programming, data analysis, scripting, or automation to support problem-solving and business tasks
Reporting Structure
- District Business Operations Specialist
Additional Information
The wage for this position is $19.00 per hour.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Expeditors
Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services. We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore. At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
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