Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee – Supply Chain Management

Penske • Warren, MI

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be a part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers, while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures and focusing 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 within 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.

Our 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.

About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

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

• 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