What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skillsbridge - Global Logistics Specialist position at Fortis?
Job Summary:
As a Global Logistics Specialist, individuals receive a dedicated mentor, an opportunity to explore career paths, the chance to build professional development skills through weekly workshops, and leadership development opportunities alongside mentors, managers, and the executive team. Other benefits include office space and parking spot in Downtown Greenville, company activity days and opportunities. This opportunity will grant exposure to a variety of professional skills and specifications with the intention of inspiring personal growth and career momentum. The work is incredibly varied, with no two days looking the same. The pace of business and expected level of service are high and challenging for most people. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, we would love the chance to speak with you.
Being a Global Logistics Specialist provides the ability for skilled personnel to:
- Gain practical, hands-on experience
- Enhance communication and presentation skills
- Develop team-building skills
- Network with others in their field of interest
- Immerse themselves in Fortis culture
- Access potential hiring managers for future full-time employment after the training period
Individuals who are successful in this role:
- Enjoy collaborative work environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing good judgment in decision-making
- Technical aptitude and quick learning capabilities to adapt to new technologies
- Demonstrate flexibility in being interrupted
- Reliability, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail, and
- Find joy in providing unparalleled customer service.
Responsibilities of Our Operations Specialists
- Apply the company mission, vision and values in your day to day work and decision making
- To work with the individual who has been assigned as your evaluator bringing up issues and listening to feedback
- Learn Fortis terminology, practices and policies and adapt to changes and seek improvement
- Work collaboratively with and support our Operations team with tasks like chasing invoices, checking upcoming reservations, special projects and participation in daily stand-up meetings
- Be willing to be part of a cohesive team environment where each contributes to helping others and clients when needed
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- 2 years of experience in security, logistics or technology-related roles or opportunities, preferably travel-related
- Satisfactory background check (reviewed on a case by case basis). Fortis is an equal opportunity employer.
The work is incredibly varied, with no two days looking the same. The pace of business and expected level of service are high and challenging for most people. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, we would love the chance to speak with you.
Compensation & Benefits
Fortis is pleased to offer highly competitive wages, healthcare reimbursement, 401K, short and long term disability, and paid time off and holidays. Our culture is intentional and authentic, and we foster a collaborative work environment of servant-minded people, growth opportunities, and other top-notch perks.
Vision - Inspired by God’s masterful care and working for His glory, Fortis is creating a legendary level of service for secure private travel.
Values - We value welcoming challenges, caring like a 5-star concierge, bringing truth, beauty, and goodness into our corner of God’s world, setting the thermostat to joy, and believing we are just getting started.
Fortis is a rapidly growing concierge travel and security firm, and we are looking for high level achievers to join our team. We value our outstanding workplace culture, which flows into our passion of caring for ultra high net worth individuals at the highest possible standard. Fortis is headquartered in Greenville, SC, with global offices in Reno, Nevada, India (Delhi and Bangalore locations), and Hong Kong.
All positions are subject to a satisfactory background check. Prior convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Fortis is an equal opportunity employer.
