Business Operations Intern

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!

Scope of Position: To assist in the pursuit of efficiency, operational excellence, and world-class customer service at Expeditors LAX District.

Position Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), totaling approximately 20 hours per week

Reporting Structure

- District Business Operations Specialist

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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