Supply Chain Leadership Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Memphis is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, on-time freight movement and strong customer service.

You will train in DOT compliance and driver and internal systems, supporting efficiency and profitability across fleet operations. The role involves working with drivers, customers, and company staff to resolve issues, perform administrative duties, and assist with budgeting, reporting, and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, OR HS Diploma/GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company events.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and external carriers for smooth carrier setup.
• Fill in for absent staff and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train and orient drivers and internal/third-party personnel on systems and processes.
• Assist with measuring KPIs and producing customer-specific reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, Net Revenue budget management, driver counseling, and incident reviews.
• Assist with yard management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and safety-related repairs.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service, routing, and pay issues.

Skills

People management

Communication

Night/weekend shifts

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

High School Diploma/GED + 1 year experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Memphis is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, on-time freight movement and strong customer service.

You will train in DOT compliance and driver and internal systems, supporting efficiency and profitability across fleet operations. The role involves working with drivers, customers, and company staff to resolve issues, perform administrative duties, and assist with budgeting, reporting, and safety