Management Trainee

Company DescriptionWe take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.Our MissionWe recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!Job DescriptionThe Management Trainee Program is designed to give an overview of all of the products and services that Expeditors offers and to provide the Management Trainee with the experience needed to continuously develop their management & leadership skills during and after the Management Trainee Program. The program involves not only the operations of each department, but also the finance, sales, retention and managerial aspects of every product and service.A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hardworking, capable of working with limited supervision, pro active, already possessing some leadership skills to develop further and willing to travel within the region if necessary.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.Participate in Management Trainee orientationComplete a monthly recapLearn, understand and epitomize Expeditors cultureSet an example of excellence in every under takingFulfill full-time employee training requirementsComplete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map in the PDC. Complete management development trainingComplete all required (and complementary) certificationsUnderstand and assist with the operations of each departmentUnderstand the management processes used within in each departmentAssist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each departmentUnderstand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each departmentAssist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelinesComplete at least 2 projects during the ProgramAttend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings if neededAttend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department if applicableUnderstand the sales and retention programs for each departmentLearn how to supervise and mentor employeesDevelop interpersonal communication and management skillsQualificationsUniversity graduate or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsCross cultural relationship managementGood organisational skillsDetail orientedTeam playerCan do attitudeAbility to work well under pressureThe Management Trainee Program is conducted for one year and can be extended for support missions.Additional InformationExpeditors offers excellent benefitsPrivate Medical InsurancePension SchemeLife AssuranceBike to work schemeEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Programme