Logistics Management Trainee

Jobtailor; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mississippi is offering a Logistics Management Trainee program designed to immerse you in on-the-job learning while you gain exposure to multiple customer locations within the region. You will supervise and coordinate daily logistics operations under the guidance of the Logistics Manager.

The program emphasizes developing leadership and process-improvement skills, with opportunities to learn the financial aspects of logistics and contribute to customer reporting and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, transportation or a related field.
• One year involvement in extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership.
• One year internship experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work odd hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 9–12 month logistics management trainee program.
• Supervise and oversee day-to-day logistics operations.
• Plan and review logistics processes with the Logistics Manager.
• Establish work schedules and coordinate employee activities.
• Monitor site KPIs and report performance.
• Collaborate with customers across operations.
• Learn financial aspects and support reporting.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Certification in Business

Technical Certification in Logistics

Technical Certification in Transportation

Job description

• Complete a 9–12 month Logistics Management Trainee program combining on-the-job, structured/foundational, and team-based learning
• Gain exposure to multiple customer locations within the region
• Supervise, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day logistics operations
• Plan and review logistics processes with the Logistics Manager
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate employee activities
• Monitor site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate with customers across all aspects of operations
• Meet with team members to monitor progress, track performance, and recognize successes
• Promote team spirit, diversity, inclusion, and process improvement
• Implement health, safety, and security initiatives and ensure adherence to company policies
• Analyze account profitability and create, update, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Learn financial aspects of the role and support onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Effective leadership skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• Curiosity to learn independently while building relationships that broaden knowledge and develop collaboration
• Flexibility and self-driven performance in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask; highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Ability to work Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, with additional hours and days as needed
• Ability to respond to safety or operational issues outside normal business hours

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills while effectively managing logistics operations and collaborating with diverse teams. Capable of analyzing financial data and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistics Management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Skills
• Time Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Logistics Operations
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Scheduling
• Customer Reporting

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Technical Certification in Business
• Technical Certification in Logistics
• Technical Certification in Transportation

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Customer Operations
• Health and Safety
• Diversity and Inclusion