Transportation Management Trainee — Fast-Track to Leadership

Werner Enterprises Inc; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is offering a Transportation Management Trainee Program in Omaha that accelerates career growth for individuals willing to relocate and demonstrate initiative. The program combines training with exposure to fleet management, load planning, customer service, and monthly financial reviews.

During 6 to 10 weeks of off-site training at customer locations, trainees travel extensively and learn supply-chain fundamentals while contributing to profitability on an assigned account,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Business Administration with emphasis in Transportation/Logistics, Marketing, or Management.
• Six to twelve months experience using a PC, and Windows-based applications (Word and Excel); AS400 and Internet experience preferred.
• Two years customer service experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Observation, training, and hands-on experience across departments to understand interaction between areas and operations.
• Learn the fundamentals of supply-chain management and contribute to profitability on an assigned account.
• Participate in off-site training and prepare for a promotion to a full-time management role.
• Experience includes roles in Marketing, Operations, Dedicated, Sales, Logistics, Safety, Rates, and Trailers.

Skills

PC/Windows proficiency (Word & Excel)

Customer service experience

Valid Driver’s License

Willingness to relocate

Willingness to travel overnight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Transportation/Logistics, Marketing, or Management

Tools

AS400

Windows/Word/Excel

Internet experience

Job description

Werner Enterprises is offering a Transportation Management Trainee Program in Omaha that accelerates career growth for individuals willing to relocate and demonstrate initiative. The program combines training with exposure to fleet management, load planning, customer service, and monthly financial reviews.

During 6 to 10 weeks of off-site training at customer locations, trainees travel extensively and learn supply-chain fundamentals while contributing to profitability on an assigned account,