Military Supply Chain and Logistics Management Trainee – Transportation Position Available In DeKalb, Alabama

Job Description:

Are you ready to move your career forward? As a Logistics Trainee,you will be a part of a winning team that inspires the next chapterof growth after the military. You will discover opportunities toproactively improve our service promise to customers, while beingexposed to processes, policies, and procedures and focusingtogether on shared objectives. At Penske you will be introduced totop-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drivepurposeful innovation and continuous improvement within our systemsand operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You’ll beon a fast track to furthering your leadership career, withadvancement opportunities upon graduation from the program. Are youeligible?

• You are transitioning from the military, or recentlytransitioned from the military in last 1-3 years.
• You’re able toeffectively apply your military leadership experience in ourfast-paced, people-focused business.
• You’re legally authorized towork in the U.S.A.
• Unfortunately, we are currently unable tosponsor individuals for employment visas for these positions.
• Eachprogram will start on the first of the month and go forapproximately 9-12 months.
• You’re able to commute to “city, state”daily.

Open to relocation after completion of the program. We takepride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Pay:

$25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT)

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and theirfamilies happy, healthy, and secure.

To learn more visithttps:

//penske.jobs/benefits/

Additional Benefits:

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Paid Time Off:

Start earning from Day 1!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & LifeInsurance:

  Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after yourhire date!

• 401

K Plan:

Secure your future-eligible after just 90days!•

Associate Referral Program:

Start referring on Day 1, withgenerous payouts! Our associates also enjoy numerous associatediscounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

OurProgram:

This position is an excellent opportunity for candidateswho want to gain valuable experience to launch their career withPenske. It is ideal for junior to mid-level non-commissionedofficers, and junior officers. Our dedicated training program willprepare you to oversee logistics operations including customerservice, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and properdocumentation and procedure control. Hands-on experience will helpyou learn to effectively manage driver deliveries,loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer serviceoperations in a manner consistent with company services and costobjectives. You will also have support from our Veteran BusinessResource Group, including mentorship and resources. Upon graduationfrom the program, you’ll be prepared to lead a small group ofhourly associates in a dedicated contract carriage operation

• Ensure that all associates are motivated, engaged, trained andcompetent and understand how their work relates to the customers’business objectives.
• Foster a safe work environment by complyingwith and administering established safety and operationalprocedures.
• Understand the location-specific customer goals &objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily
• Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations forcompliance using organizational and time management skills.
• Learnthe Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Evaluate andrecommend changes in preferred work methods to increaseproductivity of dispatch operations.
• Properly plan workassignments to ensure effective use of fleet/ equipment.

Qualifications:

• Honorable discharge from the military in the last1-3 years
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• In Business, Supply Chain,Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus.
• Demonstratedleadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, orthe military
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employmentvisa for these positions.

• Internship or related work experience ina customer-facing role preferred.
• Effective communication skills,both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn and navigate varioustechnology platforms.
• Committed to learning and growing; receptiveto feedback and developing self-awareness.
• High level ofcommitment to operation and job responsibilities.
• Resultsoriented, attention to detail and effective time management andorganizational skills.
• Builds and develops positive workingrelationships within department at all levels.
• Regular,predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule,work at the specific location required.

Physical Requirements:

• Thephysical and mental demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an associate to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read;communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyzecertain information; and remember and understand certaininstructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of thisjob, the associate may be required to stand, walk and sit. Theassociate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle andfeel, and to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andthe ability to adjust focus. If you’re looking for a company readyto both encourage and challenge you professionally, Penske may bethe place for you. Contact us for more information, we’d love totalk to you about this opportunity!

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Website:

www.

GoPenske.com/careers•

Phone:

1-888-236-3560 Penske is an EqualOpportunity Employer. All candidates are required to complete aPenske employment application, submit to a background investigation(to include past employment, education, and criminal history) anddrug screening. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineersstate-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight managementsolutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leadingcompanies. With operations in North America, South America, Europeand Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward byincreasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. VisitPenske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category:

Logistics/SupplyChain Job Family:

Common Address:

115

Logistics Drive PrimaryLocation:

US-TN-Lebanon Employer:

Penske Logistics LLC Req ID:

2416713