Management Trainee – Operations & Logistics | Recent Graduates

Goodwin Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Management Trainee – Operations & Logistics for candidates who recently graduated or will graduate soon. You’ll work closely with managers to learn daily operations, logistics, customer service, inventory and team leadership, with a clear path toward management.

You’ll gain hands-on training, mentorship from leaders, and opportunities to advance based on performance. This is a fast-paced program designed to develop future operations managers in our growing

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or upcoming graduates with a drive to lead and learn.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Willingness to relocate as opportunities develop.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations with managers to ensure smooth branch performance.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist with reporting, billing, and administrative tasks.
• Participate in trainings and projects to develop management skills.
• Contribute to inventory, logistics, and workflow improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Job description

Management Trainee – Operations & Logistics

Recent Graduates | Leadership Development Opportunity

Ready to turn your college experience into a career with a clear path forward?

We’re recruiting recent and upcoming college graduates for a hands‑on Management Trainee opportunity with a growing organization. This program is designed for motivated individuals who want to learn how a business operates, take on responsibility early, and develop into future managers.

You won't spend your first year sitting on the sidelines. You'll work directly with experienced leaders while learning operations, logistics, customer service, inventory, and team management.

What You'll Learn

• Day-to-day business and branch operations
• Logistics and operational planning
• Customer and vendor relationship management
• Inventory and equipment management
• Business reporting and performance metrics
• Team leadership and employee development
• Safety, compliance, and operational best practices

What You'll Be Doing

• Work alongside managers to support daily operations
• Coordinate customer, vendor, and operational needs
• Help manage inventory, equipment, and workflow
• Track key operational and business metrics
• Assist with reporting, billing, and administrative processes
• Participate in employee training and operational improvement initiatives
• Take ownership of projects that directly impact the business
• Develop the skills needed to move into a management position

Who We're Looking For

• Recent or upcoming college graduate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative
• Competitive mindset with a desire to grow
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Interested in operations, logistics, business, or management
• Open to relocation as career opportunities develop

Especially Strong Fit For

Candidates with backgrounds in college athletics, student leadership, military service, internships, team‑based organizations, or other competitive environments often do particularly well in this type of position.

We’re less concerned with your exact major and more interested in your work ethic, leadership potential, attitude, and desire to build a career.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to join a company that prefers to develop its future managers from within.

You’ll receive hands‑on training, mentorship from experienced leaders, competitive starting compensation, and a defined opportunity to advance based on your performance.

If you’re graduating college and looking for your first real career opportunity—not simply your first job,we’d like to talk with you.