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 Supply Chain Leadership Trainee - North Central - Flat Rock, Michigan, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Penske 
Hiring entity type: Transportation 
Work authorization: Not Specified for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: See below
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Operations - Logistics
Operations - Other
 
Travel: Unspecified 
Accept candidates: from anywhere 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: See below 
Minimum years experience: See below 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 1303922 / Latpro-2495329 
Date posted: Jun-01-2013
State, Zip: Michigan, 48134

Description

Description
 
***A candidate has been pre-identified for this role in the North Central Region.***
 
At Penske Logistics, our Supply Chain Leadership Development Program is designed to teach qualified individuals the fundamentals of operating in a logistics services environment while developing and improving strong leadership and management skills. Our Supply Chain Leadership Training Program consists of two, one year rotations within several high performing offices in a specific region. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be placed in an Operations Supervisor or Transportation Management Consultant role within one of our locations.  In this permanent role, our SCLP graduate will continue to receive development and growth opportunities in business leadership roles.
 
Role Purpose/Accountabilities
Learn and develop the needed skills and attributes which are required for successful placement in future management positions within the Supply Chain environment. These locations would be based in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Texas, and other states throughout the country. Collaborate with Manager and/or Mentor on a regular basis, and execute the responsibilities to ensure a broad base of experiences and transfer of knowledge is achieved.
 
Job Responsibilities May Include
- Manager hourly associates to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking, load control center and other customer service operations
- Use computer system to optimize daily transportation requests
- Works with customer locations to resolve transportation issues
- Develops carrier relationships
- Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
- Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
- Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor


Requirements

Qualifications
 
Qualifications
 - Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, team player, flexibility required, verbal & written communication skills, excellent with numbers and time management, strong problem solving skills required
- Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
- Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening
 
Requirements
-   4 year degree with minimum G.P.A. of 2.7
-   Must have great organizational skills and the ability to multi task
-   Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
-   Willing to work flexible hours
-  Must be able to complete training curriculum within established timeframe
-   Must be willing to relocate at any time throughout the program, failure to relocate will result in termination from the program.
Headquartered in Reading, Pa., Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. 

 

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