Posted: 06-Jan-26
Location: Buford, Georgia
Internal Number: 2512165
Are you ready to move your career forward?
As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. Penske?s Logistics Trainee Program is our management trainee experience built specifically for individuals interested in supply chain careers, logistics operations, and leadership development. This structured program provides hands-on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics.
You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives.
At Penske you will be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You?ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program.
Are you eligible?
? You?ve got an undergraduate degree
? Your leadership track record is evident whether in class, on campus, in your community, or in the military
? You?re legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.
-Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas for these positions.
? Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months.
? You?re able to commute to "city, state" daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program.
We take pride 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 their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Additional Benefits:
? Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
? Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
? 401K Plan: Secure your future-eligible after just 90 days!
? Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!
Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!
Our Program:
This position is best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. Our dedicated training program will provide visibility to senior leadership and mentor accessibility, all while being part of a peer group environment. Learn and work in one or more of the following areas: Freight Management / Brokerage / Sourcing / Data Science and Analytics, which may include leading a small group in the Freight Management Operation.
? Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures.
? Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills.
? Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
? Gain basic knowledge of Transportation Management Systems.
? Create efficient loads and concise distribution sequences, and how to make cost effective transportation mode and frequency decisions for single or multiple customers and carriers.
? Leverage critical thinking and problem resolution to work through issues with internal teams and customer contacts.
? Proactive management to mitigate and avoid supply chain disruptions.
? Build, foster and manage carrier relationships through day to day and bid activities.
? Collaboration with internal and external teams to drive opportunities.
? Leverage KPIs and analytics to drive improvement to our customers? supply chains and our internal operations.
? Identification of cost savings, productivity enhancements, operational deficiencies.
? Utilize sales skills to match available customer shipments with available carriers.
Qualifications:
?Willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of Logistics Trainee program.
? Bachelor?s Degree required - In Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus.
? Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military
? Authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visa for these positions.
? Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
? Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
? Ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms.
? Committed to learning and growing; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness.
? High level of commitment to operation and job responsibilities.
? Results oriented, attention to detail and effective time management and organizational skills.
? Builds and develops positive working relationships within department at all levels.
? Ability to relocate is required for this role. Candidates must be willing to relocate based on business needs and assignment location following completion of the program.
? 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, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
? The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
? While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle and feel, and to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg.
? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Family: Common
Address: 1761 Satellite Blvd
Primary Location: US-GA-Buford
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2512165
