Rotational Management Trainee

Overview

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At Kenco Logistics, you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As a leading 3PL provider in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. The program focuses on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to make an 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, after which the trainee will be placed in a permanent role within the organization. The program provides immersive, hands-on experience with 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, contribute to innovation and problem solving, and build an understanding of Kenco’s culture and operating system.

Upon 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.

• Fully immerse in assigned functional areas of the organization and in warehouse positions to gain knowledge of the business and industry
• Apply concepts learned from development activities to methods of work
• Model safe working practices by 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 budgeting processes and provide insights to improve fiscal efficiency and income realization
• Analyze throughput, capacity planning, and financial data to drive cross-functional efficiencies
• Champion a Lean Culture with 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 leadership pipeline and ensure performance alignment
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and safe work environment
• Manage customer inventory with sound security, 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
• Other applicable duties as assigned

• 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 with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Desire and ability to learn multiple operation types and apply knowledge effectively

• Business Acumen
• Communicate for Impact
• Leading People
• Managing Transitions / Change Management
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Agility

• This position is expected to travel approximately 75% or more
• A passport is not required, but recommended

• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
• The company may require additional notices or accommodations as required by law. Internal job postings expire 14 days from the posting date.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid Time Off (approximately 2 weeks, accrual starts Day
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• Employer-paid Holidays

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. We value honesty, service, and continuous improvement, and we strive for operational excellence, innovation, and growth for our people.