Management Traineeship Utrecht

Mainfreight Europe; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainfreight Europe in Utrecht invites graduates to join a three-year Management Traineeship in the global supply chain sector. You will rotate through two or three roles, from forklift operations to customer visits and leadership tasks, gaining hands-on experience in real-world projects.

The programme emphasizes structured training, mentoring, and leadership development, with quarterly sessions and European leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; other languages a plus.
• Interest in global supply chain and logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through two or three roles including warehousing, shipments, sales calls, and team leadership.
• Participate in leadership development courses and quarterly trainee sessions across Europe.
• Collaborate with European leadership and branch managers on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Management Traineeship Utrecht

Warehousing | Utrecht, Netherlands

MAINFREIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Start Your Career in Supply Chain with Mainfreight’s Graduate Program. Kickstart your logistics career with real‑world experience in a dynamic operational role.

Our three‑year supply chain traineeship offers the chance to work on impactful projects while receiving structured training, mentoring, and leadership development.

You will rotate through two or three diverse roles, each with unique responsibilities and challenges—from driving a forklift and managing shipments to making sales calls, visiting customers, and even leading a team. This well‑rounded experience will give you deep insight into global supply chain management.

Local Roots, Global Opportunities

Our graduate program offers both international logistics career paths across Europe and local opportunities within your home country. You don’t have to lock in your long‑term plan from day one—our flexible structure allows you to shape your future as your interests evolve.

What You’ll Gain

• Process improvement projects
• Annual leadership development courses
• Team‑building activities and offsites
• Quarterly trainee sessions with European leadership and branch managers

These sessions are designed to be inclusive, visionary, and inspirational—offering networking opportunities and visibility within the business. You’ll also benefit from personalized support from our graduate program coordinator, who will help you identify your strengths, areas for growth, and career development strategies.

Career Growth and Internal Promotion

At Mainfreight, we believe in promoting from within. Your journey doesn’t stop after the three‑year program. Many of our former trainees have gone on to become:

• Operations Managers
• Air & Ocean Branch Managers
• Specialists in Finance, IT, and International Operations

With Mainfreight, the world is truly your oyster.

Who We’re Looking For

We make decisions with the next 100 years in mind. That’s why we seek graduates who value long‑term growth and broad experience. We’re looking for future leaders who:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Are eager to start a career in the global supply chain and logistics industry.
• Speak fluent English & Dutch. Other language is a plus (French, German, Romanian, Polish, Italian, or Spanish).