GNS Support Services Specialist

Expeditors International; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a detail‑oriented Support Services Agent to join the Ground Network Services (GNS) team in the Phoenix area. The role focuses on scheduling support and includes accounting, systems coordination, and administrative tasks across cross‑border shipments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or logistics experience, strong English skills, and solid MS Office capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or prior logistics experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage scheduling administration for the GNS network.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of schedules across systems and platforms.
• Support scheduling updates, changes, and administrative processes tied to network execution.
• Assist with accounting‑related processes tied to GNS operations.
• Support financial data accuracy and reconciliation across systems.
• Coordinate system updates, data integrity, and issue resolution.
• Identify and support process improvements across administrative and systems workflows.
• Support operational execution and visibility for cross‑border and intermodal shipments.
• Assist in monitoring network performance.
• Communicate delays, issues, and updates across branches, gateways, and service providers.
• Coordinate contingency plans to address service disruptions.
• Act as a support resource for compliance‑related administrative processes.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and operational requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or logistics experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job 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:

The Expeditors Ground Network Services (GNS) team is a dynamic, cross‑functional team responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of a national linehaul network supporting all Expeditors products and services. GNS operates at the intersection of customer service, network management, carrier management, procurement, and compliance—ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable transportation support for all products.
The Support Services Agent is a GNS Central position supporting a broad range of administrative functions across the network. This role is primarily focused on scheduling support, with additional responsibility for accounting, systems coordination, and operational assistance across cross‑border and intermodal transit activities. This position plays a role in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of scheduling processes while also supporting system updates, data integrity, and financial/administrative workflows related to GNS operations. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, curious, and adaptable, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues across both administrative and operational areas. This individual will maintain consistent communication with the Expeditors network, GNS Central and regional teams, service providers, and external partners.

Monday – Friday 0800 – 1700 or as need is determined

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage scheduling administration for the GNS network
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of schedules across systems and platforms
• Support scheduling updates, changes, and administrative processes tied to network execution
• Assist with accounting‑related processes tied to GNS operations
• Support financial data accuracy and reconciliation across systems
• Coordinate system updates, data integrity, and issue resolution
• Identify and support process improvements across administrative and systems workflows
• Support operational execution and visibility for cross‑border and intermodal shipments
• Assist in monitoring network performance
• Communicate delays, issues, and updates across branches, gateways, and service providers
• Coordinate contingency plans to address service disruptions
• Act as a support resource for compliance‑related administrative processes
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and operational requests
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or previous logistics experience
• Ability to work in Phoenix, AZ Metro Area
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge
• Fluency in written and spoken English language

Desired Qualifications

• Hands on knowledge of Process and Systems used to support Ground Network Services
• Customer Service Experience
• Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Microsoft Tools (Excel, Power Bi, SharePoint, ect)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus