Management Trainee - Qingdao

“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  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 - 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). Note: This position will be closed by October 19, 2026.