Rotational Management Trainee

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Rotational Management Trainee will participate in an intensive 9-month experiential training program at the end of which the trainee will be placed in a permanent role within the organization. The program will provide immersive, hands-on experience that provides exposure to multiple business units, warehouse locations, strategic insights, cultural integration, leadership development and end-to -end business acumen.  The candidate will be required to travel to multiple locations, participate in leadership development trainings, provide insight into innovation and problem solving, and build a strong understanding of Kenco’s culture and operating system. After successful completion of the program the candidate will be placed in a leadership position within an established warehouse operation or startup within our North American footprint. 

Job functions

• Fully immerse in assigned functional areas of the organization and in warehouse positions to gain knowledge of the business and industry
• Apply key concepts learned from formal and informal development activities to methods of work
• Model safe working practices including following all safety procedures at all times
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside of Kenco
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, internal standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead site personnel and supervisors to meet or exceed productivity goals, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly budgetary process and provide actionable insights into how the assigned accounts can be more fiscally efficient and drive desired income realization 
• Analyze throughput, capacity planning, and financial data to drive cross-functional efficiencies.
• Champion a Lean Culture by leading 5S, Gemba walks, Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, and suggestion programs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Share and implement network best practices.
• Motivate, coach, train, and evaluate staff to build a strong leadership pipeline and ensure performance alignment.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and safe work environment.
• Manages customer inventory, utilizing sound security policies and procedures consistent with good accounting and distribution practices
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and internal safety policies and regulations.
• Monitor and maintain standards in legal, HR, and regulatory areas in partnership with corporate support teams.
• Foster a culture of safety and accountability at all levels of the operation
• Other applicable duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in business, logistics, or related field or equivalent experience required
• Willingness to relocate within the organization’s North American footprint
• Experience using warehouse, transportation, and inventory management systems preferred.
• Strong technical skills utilizing MS Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Word).
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Desire and ability to learn multiple operation types and apply applicable knowledge in a direct and focused manner

Competencies

• Business Acumen- Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact- Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
• Leading People- Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Managing Transitions / Change Management- Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Relationship Management- Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.
• Strategic Agility- Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 75% >or greater.

• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/