Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Transportation

Penske Careers • Buford, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. Penske’s Logistics Trainee Program is our management trainee experience built specifically for individuals interested in supply chain careers, logistics operations, and leadership development. This structured program provides hands-on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives. At Penske you will be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You’ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program. This position is best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. Our dedicated training program will provide visibility to senior leadership and mentor accessibility, all while being part of a peer group environment. Learn and work in one or more of the following areas: Freight Management / Brokerage / Sourcing / Data Science and Analytics, which may include leading a small group in the Freight Management Operation.

Requirements

• You’ve got an undergraduate degree
• Your leadership track record is evident whether in class, on campus, in your community, or in the military
• You’re legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.
• Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months.
• You’re able to commute to “city, state” daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures.
• Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills.
• Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Gain basic knowledge of Transportation Management Systems.
• Create efficient loads and concise distribution sequences, and how to make cost effective transportation mode and frequency decisions for single or multiple customers and carriers.
• Leverage critical thinking and problem resolution to work through issues with internal teams and customer contacts.
• Proactive management to mitigate and avoid supply chain disruptions.
• Build, foster and manage carrier relationships through day to day and bid activities.
• Collaboration with internal and external teams to drive opportunities.
• Leverage KPIs and analytics to drive improvement to our customers’ supply chains and our internal operations.
• Identification of cost savings, productivity enhancements, operational deficiencies.
• Utilize sales skills to match available customer shipments with available carriers.

Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT)
• Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
• 401K Plan: Secure your future—eligible after just 90 days!
• Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!
• Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees