Logistics Management Trainee

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder invites applications for a Logistics Management Trainee in North Carolina. The 9–12 month training program combines on-the-job learning, structured logistics education, and team-based leadership development across multiple customer locations within the region.

Post-training, relocation within a defined area may be expected to broaden knowledge and skillset. Successful candidates will display curiosity, innovation, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation, or related field.
• 1 year of leadership demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
• 1 year internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee day-to-day logistics operations.
• Plan and review logistics processes with the Logistics Manager.
• Implement health, safety, and security initiatives.
• Ensure customer service standards and KPI targets.
• Coordinate with team members to meet objectives and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Transportation

Job description

Job Description

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Summary

As a Logistics Management Trainee, during the 9-12 month training program, you will participate in a program centered around three fundamental pieces: on-the-job learning where you will apply your knowledge immediately, structured/foundational learning centered around logistics, and team-based learning with other future leaders. You will get exposure to multiple customer locations within the region for foundation knowledge of different operations and customer focus. Upon conclusion of the training, you would be expected to be willing and able to relocate within a specific geographical area to broaden your knowledge and skillset.
We are seeking individuals who display curiosity, innovation, and leadership to better our service to our customers, our team, and to themselves. We run business that does not stop; therefore, we need you to respond to safety or operational issues outside of normal business hours as they arise
Under the direct supervision of one of our Logistics Managers in is responsible to supervise, coordinate and oversee the logistics operations. The successful candidate must be able to provide recommendations for improvements to the facility, equipment, machinery, and processes. They will be accountable for meeting customer service expectations with their team of associates

Essential Functions

• Supervise, coordinate and oversee day to day logistics operations;
• Plan and review, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, all logistics processes, ensuring that they meet the company standards and customer service specifications
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities of employees to ensure optimal shift/team logistics
• Accountable for site Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Working in collaboration with customer in all aspect of operations
• Meet regularly with team members collectively, as well as on an individual basis to monitor progress towards meeting objectives, track performance, as well as recognizing team and individual successes
• Cultivate team spirit with a Diversity and Inclusion initiative and promote cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes
• Responsible for implementation of health & safety and security initiatives, practices and behaviors and adherence to company rules and policies
• Understand key levers for account profitability; create, update, and present customer specific reporting and financial analysis; and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Learn financial aspects of the job that are applicable, learn how this role connects to the financial stability of the account. Learn to create connection points and build trust for new hires in onboarding, orientation, and training

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective leadership skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Possess the curiosity to learn things on their own while building relationships that broaden knowledge and develops collaboration
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required College degree/Technical Certification required in Business, Logistics, Transportation or a related field. Combination of other education and experiences will be considered.
• One (1) year involvement in extra-curricular activities that demonstrate leadership skills required
• One (1) year previous internship experience preferred. preferred

Travel

None

DOT Regulated

No

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