Logistics Trainee – L1403

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Job Overview

As a Broker Specialist, you will enter our Broker Training Program which affords you the opportunity to be fully immersed into our fast-paced logistics environment to make you successful. You will collaborate with our high-energy team and learn to quickly solve problems for our customers who depend on the company to move their truckload shipments on time. You will be introduced to our winning culture by ongoing training and mentoring to build the expertise and skills needed to be successful in all areas of our business. The Program involves a six-month rotation in which you will perform various tactical and strategic functions within the Logistics operations department. The Program’s objective is to provide you the exposure to every aspect of Logistics operation to develop the skills and drive to be awarded a role as Account Manager or Carrier Manager upon completion of the program.

What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks)

The Broker Training Program will involve six months on the job development of the following accountabilities:

• Learn carrier prospecting, management, negotiations, and relations
• Learn to monitor and assess carrier portfolios, continually strengthening relationships with existing carriers, and finding and developing new carriers.
• Learn brokerage pricing techniques and tools, and market awareness and knowledge to effectively secure business while building the carrier portfolio.
• Learn to assess risk and guard against unforeseen risk to the company and recommend solutions and counsel others.
• Develop a working knowledge of a strategic carrier capacity and network.
• Learn to develop business with clients, accept/decline to negotiate pricing, rate competitiveness and assess service regularly.
• Learn to monitor and assess customer portfolio, continually strengthening relationships with existing customers, and finding and developing new customers.
• Learn to leverage brokerage pricing techniques and tools, and market awareness and knowledge to effectively secure business while building a customer portfolio.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed (Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Attributes)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
• Ability to promote a culture of trust and safety. WORKING CONDITIONS This position will be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and, with or without reasonable accommodation is required to: Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Frequently operate a computer for extended periods of time and regularly operate other office productivity machines;
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs and move up to 20 pounds of office objects;
• Frequently communicate with peers, supervisors, third parties, and other employees to exchange accurate information and answer questions
• Occasionally attend meetings in buildings outside corporate office and at off-site locations with various internal conditions, and requiring travel in various external conditions
• Travel domestically as necessary.
  
  

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position; other duties outside of normal responsibilities may be performed as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Why You’ll Love DB Schenker

(IL) We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary ranging from $21.09-$26.37 an hour; and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our benefits package includes paid time off and paid sick time in the first year, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and more as described in our benefits guide. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, performance, geography, and internal equity. Benefits may be subject to waiting periods and other terms and conditions.

• Many of our jobs come with great benefits-including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Career Advancement. We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.
• Your Safety is important to us, so we will provide protective gear.
• Health Advocacy support for you and your family.
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) option
• How to Get Started
• You can begin by applying above or visit us at https://dbschenker.com/global/careers
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Benefits:

• We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.
• The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
• The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.
• The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.
• We offer direct deposit to all employees.
• On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, plus 4 floating holidays.
  
  

DB Schenker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.