Graduate Trainee - Logistics

Kemin Industries; Herentals; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Meal vouchers

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Bike lease program

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

We are Kemin in Herentals, Belgium, seeking a Graduate Trainee in Logistics to kickstart a career in international logistics and supply chain operations. The 12‑month program combines hands‑on work with training and mentoring, gradually taking ownership of responsibilities in export operations, transportation, order fulfillment, and customer service.

Upon completion, you transition into a Logistics Specialist role with greater responsibility and growth opportunities, supported by coaching and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Internship, student job, or first work experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support export order processing and logistics administration.
• Coordinate shipments and transportation activities with carriers and warehouses.
• Prepare and manage export and shipping documentation.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Planning, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and logistics projects.
• Develop expertise in international logistics processes and compliance requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Dutch

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business

Job description

Location: Herentals (Belgium)

Kemin Animal Health and Nutrition EMENA is seeking a Graduate Trainee - Logistics.

Your first step toward becoming a Logistics Specialist.

At Kemin, we believe the best specialists are developed, not hired. That's why we've created a unique opportunity for recent graduates to build a strong foundation in international logistics and supply chain operations.

As a Graduate Trainee - Logistics, you will join a 12-month development program designed to accelerate your growth through hands-on experience, training, and mentoring. Working alongside experienced logistics professionals, you will gain exposure to export operations, transportation management, order fulfillment, customer service, and supply chain collaboration while gradually taking ownership of your own responsibilities.

Throughout the program, you will receive coaching, learn our processes, build relationships across the business, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in a logistics career. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a Logistics Specialist role with increased responsibility and opportunities for further growth.

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,500 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support export order processing and logistics administration.
• Coordinate shipments and transportation activities with carriers and warehouses.
• Prepare and manage export and shipping documentation.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Planning, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and logistics projects.
• Develop expertise in international logistics processes and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• A strong interest in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to learn.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Internship, student job, or first work experience is a plus but not required.

What's In It For You

At Kemin, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the full accounting cycle, make a visible impact, and grow alongside a company that values curiosity and continuous improvement.

We offer a competitive salary package including a

• yearly bonus
• medical insurance
• pension plan
• meal vouchers
• life and travel insurance
• bike lease program

And because we believe learning never stops, you'll have access to tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning, and Kemin University to support your growth every step of the way.