Management Trainee - Qingdao

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
• 340+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

The Expeditors Management Trainee Program (MT) is focused on building the next generation of Supervisors, Department Managers or commensrate future leaders.   The 12-month program provides individuals with an opportunity to learn our systems, products, and services in a holistic manner while also preparing them for a future leadership role. 

A candidate for this program must be self-motivated, hard working, capable of working with limited supervision, and willing to travel during the program. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in Management Trainee orientation

• Complete a monthly recap of activities

• Update the Management Trainee Database

• Learn, understand and epitomize Expeditors culture

• Set an example of excellence in every under taking

• Fulfill full-time employee training requirements

• Complete all relevant training as listed on each department’s development map

  • Please refer to the Management Trainee Procedures and Guidelines on Intranet

• Complete management development training

• Track the progress of training in each department

• Complete all relevant certifications

  • See detailed list of certifications

• Understand and assist with the operations of each department

• Understand the management processes used within in each department

• Assist with the responsibilities and duties of the supervisor(s) of each department

• Understand and work with the operational and financial reporting used by each department

• Assist Department Managers in meeting productivity and expense-to-revenue goals within budgetary guidelines

• Complete at least 2 projects during the program

• Attend all department, sales, branch, accounting and management meetings

• Attend at least 2 product specific sales or retention calls per department

• Understand the sales and retention programs for each department

• Learn how to supervise and mentor employees

• Develop interpersonal communication and management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Cross cultural relationship management
• Good organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Can do attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proactively promotes the company’s mission statement and 10 cultural attributes
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point)
• Willing to travel and relocate (if applicable)
• At least 1 year working experience with Expeditors (External Talents will have to work in product department for at least 1 year before joining MT program).

Additional Information

Note: This position will be closed by October 12, 2026.