What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainfreight Development Program - Import Export Coordinator position at Mainfreight Americas?
Are you keen to develop your knowledge and leadership skills as part of a team in a world class logistics provider? Do you have what it takes to be a leader in the fast paced and dynamic supply chain industry? No previous experience necessary!
If yes, then our Mainfreight USA Mainfreight Development Program may be right for you.
Starting in an entry level operations role you’ll learn our sophisticated global logistics operations from the ground up. No part of the operations will be below or above you, it’s all about understanding the big picture. During your time in the Development Program you will need to spend time in operations and then an outside sales role so that you can understand our core business and progress into leadership positions.
From here, there are many options for progression as our culture is to promote our team from within. Once you have a grip on the basics, you can decide where your best fit is; sales, operations management, running your own branch, IT, Team Development or you can even set your sights on CEO!
The Mainfreight Development Role
• First learn the operations of one of our key divisions; Logistics (warehousing), Air & Ocean (Import/Export) or Domestic Transport, from the ground up
• Customer service
• Pricing
• Shipment coordination
• Warehouse operations
• Transition into outside sales (you can also fast track into sales after your first 6 months)
• As you learn the operations you will be given more responsibility and scope in your role
• You will be expected to optimize processes within these functions
• You are expected to create your own career path – you open your own doors
• From there you will work your way into leadership positions based on your drive and ability
• There are no set rotations between business units however you have the option to transfer internally
• Support is given through a development program of leadership training, coaching, projects, peer networking and more tools to develop your personal leadership and business knowledge and skills.
The Candidate
• You are recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree – any major
• You have no more than two years’ professional work experience (not including internships and work during study)
• You have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• You are a leader and seek future leadership roles
• You are results driven and strive to achieve excellence
• You are confident and self-aware, with a high level of reflection
• You take responsibility and have a solution focused, pro-active approach
• You combine a sharp customer focus with the necessary analytical skills and required conviction
• You are looking for a long term relationship in a company where you can develop and grow your career
• Finally, you are willing to live and work in various locations in the USA
Why Mainfreight?
• A 'family' culture in a stimulating, pragmatic and commercial environment
• A development program with a high degree of autonomy and plenty of room for personal initiatives
• A dynamic and exciting international market and organization which provides the ambitious professional with many opportunities
Apply now!
