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Expeditors Associate Systems Analyst - Connected Customer, IS Connected and Intelligent Solutions in Seattle, Washington
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
18,000 trained professionals
350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
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)
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 customer'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, testing)
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.
Expected base salary: $75,000 to $90,000
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.