Learning and Development Specialist - Trainer (3986)

OIA GLOBAL; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and packaging company is seeking a Training Specialist to support its Global Learning & Development team. This role will focus on identifying training needs, designing curriculum, and delivering structured training programs to enhance employee skills and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate training and instructional design, particularly within the logistics and supply chain sectors. Join a dynamic team committed to employee development and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate training or instructional design.
• Strong knowledge of training methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Experience with Adobe Captivate and Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments and develop training materials.
• Design and deliver impactful training programs.
• Collaborate with HR to align training with organizational goals.

Skills

Instructional design principles

Adult learning theory

Training methodologies

Facilitation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

CargoWise TMS

Oracle Fusion

Job description

OIA Global Since its founding in 1988, OIA Global has grown into a $1 billionworld-class logistics and packaging company that employs over 1,400 professionals in 28 countries. Our knowledge, solution design experience and installed infrastructure give our customers the confidence and capability to extend their supply chains from emerging production areas to key commercial markets.

Summary:

This position i s a global role within the Global Learning & Development (L&D) team, responsible for identifying training needs, designing, designing curriculum, and delivering structured training programs that enhance employees' skills and performance, and support the adoption of business systems, applications, tools, and processes across the organization. This role plays a key role in onboarding new hires, enhancing employee capabilities, facilitating smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions, supporting global project roll-outs, and driving the successful implementation of new tools and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skills gaps and learning opportunities.
• Develop training materials, presentations, and resources to support learning objectives and outcomes.
• Design and deliver impactful, learner-centered training programs and curricula across key business areas
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops, ensuring participants have a positive and interactive learning experience.
• Provide coaching and support to employees to reinforce learning and development.
• Lead onboarding and operational training for new hires and newly launched branches
• Provide training and integration support during mergers and acquisitions, helping new teams transition smoothly into OIA’s operational framework.
• Collaborate with HR and department managers to align training initiatives with organizational goals
• Partner with project managers to align training deliverables with global roll-out plans.
• Track and maintain training records, attendance, and performance metrics
• Track and report on training metrics and KPIs to measure the impact and ROI of training programs and develop appropriate modifications if needed
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in training and development.
• Support change management initiatives by applying organizational change principles and reinforcing training as a change enabler.

Required Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education, Learning & Development, logistics & supply chain, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory , and training methodologies.
• Knowledge of instructional design software and multimedia tools for content creation (Adobe Captivate or equivalent).
• Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate learners
• Analytical skills to help evaluate learning outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft productivity tools (eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Knowledge of CargoWise TMS and Oracle Fusion.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate training, instructional design, or similar operational roles in the logistics or Supply Chain industries.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools, particularly Adobe Captiva.
• Experience in CargoWise TMS and/or Oracle Fusion ERP
• Experience in the freight-forwarding, logistics, or supply chain industry is highly desirable.
• CCMP, Prosci, or similar change management certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift to 30lbs/15 kg
• 20% travel required
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.