Associate, Graduate Program- Operations

GXO Logistics

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. GXO’s Graduate Program is a two-year commitment designed to grow recent college graduates into logistics professionals. As an Associate, Operations Graduate Program, you will learn about logistics and leadership by gaining working knowledge of the different facets of our business, including operations, sales, customer support and service, safety, and Lean principles. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from a team of professionals who strive toward the common goals of providing the best service to our customers and being the leader in the logistics industry. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field, obtained no earlier than December 2023 and no later than the July 2026 program start date.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Must be able to travel or relocate to any location within the United States in which GXO operates for the program rotation, promotion opportunity, and end of program placement.
Availability to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends depending on rotational assignment.
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights
Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time · Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Handle or manage tools or equipment
Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments

Nice To Haves

Leadership and/or people management experience in collegiate programs and activities, or in previous/current employment
Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Ability to take responsibility for your own actions by demonstrating integrity, work ethic, and professionalism to develop better relationships with team members and key partners.
Manage your time effectively by organizing, prioritizing, and planning activities to complete your assignments on time.
Aptitude for frontline supervisory positions and operations management
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information and data in an organized and audience appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

Participate in two rotational assignments, lasting approximately 12 months each, at a GXO warehouse.
Ensure daily operations of the warehouse are efficient by preparing schedules, supervising team members, and providing training and coaching to improve performance.
Communicate effectively with the Graduate Program Manager, reporting manager, mentor, leadership, team members and other departments.
Learn the basic job functions and perform responsibilities relative to the rotational assignment to meet weekly goals and objectives.
Collaborate with various levels of operations leadership to enact process improvements.
Take initiative to learn operations with online resources, reading, observing and working alongside several of our associates.