Logistics Manager in Training

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Conroe, Texas is seeking a Manager Trainee in the Supply Chain department.

The role focuses on learning management of a small driver count and coordinating non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, to ensure safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service. You will train to ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver and company policy adherence, and collaborate with internal and external contacts for planning, routing, monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Or High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Willing to travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Willingness to regionally relocate dependent on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover, and maximize ongoing productivity.
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability.
• Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systems.
• Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring KPIs, and presenting reporting and financial analysis.
• Gain knowledge on managing inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Transportation/Logistics, or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Conroe, Texas is seeking a Manager Trainee in the Supply Chain department.

The role focuses on learning management of a small driver count and coordinating non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, to ensure safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service. You will train to ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver and company policy adherence, and collaborate with internal and external contacts for planning, routing, monitoring, and