What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Trainee - Rotational Program position at DHL?
Management Trainee Rotational Program
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
Our Management Trainee Rotational program is designed to attract college graduates and immerse you in our key functional business units (Warehouse, Operations, and Sales), while assimilating you into our DHL culture. You will gain a broad understanding of DHL Global Forwarding’s products and services, and your role as a Certified International Forwarder.
To be qualified for the Management Trainee program you should be a college graduate (May 2021 – May 2022) with a desire to pursue a career in logistics plus a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management, or Business/International concentrations preferred).
During this program you will gain hands on experience in various rotations to include: Warehouse operations (2 months), Air/Ocean EXPORT Operations (6 months), Air/Ocean IMPORT Operations (6 months) and Sales (1 month). At the completion of this rotational program (15 months), you will be placed into a leadership or professional level role based on availability and suitability. The long term vision for the traditional management trainee is to grow from role to role so that you can accept progressively more responsible assignments across the U.S. landscape.
Let DHL Global Forwarding help you launch your career while providing you all the training, tools, support, and resources to be successful!
What will it take to be successful? Below are our minimum key requirements for this program:
- 4 year University degree graduate
o Preference for Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management, or Business/International concentrations
o GPA 3.0 minimum preferred
- Extra-curricular activities demonstrating strong team/leadership experience
- 1-2 years of working experience in a business related environment and strong leadership experience
- Ability to relocate across the U.S. is a requirement to be accepted into this program and to be considered for future professional or leadership roles in the U.S.
- Willing to participate in a “hands-on” work environment, self-motivated with a Can-Do attitude, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Demonstrates general knowledge of the transportation / freight forwarding industry
- A team player with the ability to interact effectively and enthusiastically with a wide range of staff throughout the company
- Inquisitive, willing to learn and accept new challenges and responsibilities; motivated toward career growth, learning, and development
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional computer skills (Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU??
- A competitive base salary
- Exposure to all levels and areas of the DGF business
- CIF (Certified International Forwarder) certifications
- A long term career path with the largest Global Transportation company in the world!
In addition, DHL offers the following:
- Paid time off: Holiday, Float Holiday, Vacation, and Sick
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401K plan with a company match
- Employee Discount plans
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Wellness programs and resources (physical, mental, financial & more!)
WHY JOIN our DHL team?
At DHL, you will be part of a strong team that respects its employees, society, and environment. You will interact with people from all over the world and get the chance to experience the unique international spirit of DHL. We offer benefits and programs to help you manage your time; at and away at work to achieve a healthy work/life balance. DHL offers highly competitive compensation, incentive, and bonus plans.
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. At DGF, we don’t build businesses. We believe in building people so they can build the business and this means every success that we have comes from our employees. Together, our employees continue shaping our environment as a great place to work and community that we are all proud of.
As the world’s leading logistics’ company, DHL offers a wide range of interesting job challenges and opportunities in our different divisions around the globe. Our performance management system supports us in recognizing your potential, evaluating your performance, and continuously planning the development of your career with DHL. We will always enable you to take on responsibility and encourage your growth, personally and professionally.
We are proud of our history and what we have created, a global market leader with 30,000 passionate employees. Our aspiration is to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF, because we have:
The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees- The most efficient processes and fastest response times
- The best solutions and best customer service
Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World
Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility
About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.
Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization:
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.
