The Expeditors Management Trainee Program (MT) is focused on building the next generation of Supervisors, Department Managers or commensrate future leaders. The 12-month program provides individuals with an opportunity to learn our systems, products, and services in a holistic manner while also preparing them for a future leadership role.
A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hard working, capable of working with limited supervision, and willing to travel during the program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Participate in Management Trainee orientation
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Complete a monthly recap of activities
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Update the Management Trainee Database
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Learn, understand and epitomize Expeditors culture
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Set an example of excellence in every under taking
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Fulfill full-time employee training requirements
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Complete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map
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Please refer to the Management Trainee Procedures and Guidelines on Intranet
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Complete management development training
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Track the progress of training in each department
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Complete all relevant certifications
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See detailed list of certifications
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Understand and assist with the operations of each department
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Understand the management processes used within in each department
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Assist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each department
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Understand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each department
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Assist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelines
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Complete at least 2 projects during the program
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Attend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings
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Attend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department
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Understand the sales and retention programs for each department
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Learn how to supervise and mentor employees
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Develop interpersonal communication and management skills
- Bachelor or Master degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Cross cultural relationship management
- Good organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Team player
- Can do attitude
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proactively promotes the company’s mission statement and 10 cultural attributes
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point)
- Willing to travel and relocate (if applicable)
- At least 1 year working experience with Expeditors (External Talents will have to work in product department for at least 1 year before joining MT program).
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 19,000 trained professionals
- 340+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Note: This position will be closed by October 19, 2026.