Management Trainee

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

The Management Trainee Program is designed to give an overview of all of the products and services that Expeditors offers and to provide the Management Trainee with the experience needed to continuously develop their management & leadership skills during and after the Management Trainee Program. The program involves not only the operations of each department, but also the finance, sales, retention and managerial aspects of every product and service.

A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hardworking, capable of working with limited supervision, pro active, already possessing some leadership skills to develop further and willing to travel within the region if necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.

• Participate in Management Trainee orientation
• Complete a monthly recap
• Learn, understand and epitomize Expeditors culture
• Set an example of excellence in every undertaking
• Fulfill full-time employee training requirements
• Complete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map in the PDC.
• Complete all required (and complementary) certifications
• Understand and assist with the operations of each department
• Understand the management processes used within in each department
• Assist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each department
• Understand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each department
• Assist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelines
• Complete at least 2 projects during the Program
• Attend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings if needed
• Attend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department if applicable
• Understand the sales and retention programs for each department
• Learn how to supervise and mentor employees
• Develop interpersonal communication and management skills

Qualifications

University graduate or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

Cross cultural relationship management

Good organisational skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Ability to work well under pressure

The Management Trainee Program is conducted for one year and can be extended for support missions.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Programme