Management Trainee- Europe based. The Netherlands (Schiphol)

Company Description

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

• 375+ locations worldwide

• Fortune 500

• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Position Overview

The Management Trainee Program at Expeditors is a comprehensive introduction to our products, services, and operations. This program is designed to equip high-potential individuals with the knowledge and experience needed to build a long-term career within the company — from operational to supervisory and even managerial roles. Participants will gain hands-on exposure across all departments, including operations, finance, sales, customer retention, and management. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, disciplined, flexible, and open to travel during the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in the Management Trainee Orientation

• Learn and apply the Expeditors culture and business processes

• Assist in day-to-day operations and support department supervisors

• Understand and contribute to department-specific operational and financial reporting

• Attend relevant meetings (departmental, sales, accounting, etc.)

• Work on and deliver at least two meaningful projects during the program

• Participate in product-specific sales or retention meetings (where applicable)

• Proactively promote Expeditors’ Mission Statement and 10 Cultural Attributes

• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to adapt to various work environments

Qualifications

Mandatory Programs (to be completed before graduation):

• Supervisor Curriculum

• Introduction to Sales

• Supply Chain Fundamentals

• Dangerous Goods Training (Ocean or ADR)

Optional / Regional Additions (if applicable):

• IATA / FIATA Certification

• Air/Ocean LATAM Training

• Customs Broker License

• Insurance Specialist Course

Management Training (minimum 2 courses required):

• Improving Training: The Facilitation Course

• Forecasting Performance: The Interviewers Course

• Manager’s Awareness Course

• Assessing Employee Performance

• Negotiations: In Search of Mutual Benefits

• The Presentations Course

• Fierce Conversations Training

• Hiring for the Right Customer Service Attitude

• Rewards and Recognition

Required Qualifications & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One to two years of relevant experience (preferred)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Comfortable working under pressure and independently

• Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Willingness to travel and/or relocate (if applicable)

• A proactive, “can-do” mindset with a team-oriented attitude

• Open to feedback, with a humble yet driven personality

• Willingness to go beyond the 9-to-5 mentality

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• 38.75 hour workweek (full-time)

• 25 days of annual leave

• we offer a divers benefit package

• Unlimited job rotation, promotion

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training and Education Program

Additional note: Travel costs regarding interviews for this position is not for Expeditors.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.