Management Trainee

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Summary

We are looking for a high-potential Management Trainee who will undergo structured exposure across key functions of the logistics and freight-forwarding business. The role is designed for an ambitious, analytical and commercially oriented individual who wants to build a long-term career in international logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain and business management. The selected candidate will work closely with senior management and gain hands-on exposure to operations, pricing, customer management, business development, finance and strategic projects. During the first 12-18 months, the trainee may rotate through: Operations, Pricing, Sales/Business Development, Key Accounts, Finance/MIS, Project Cargo, Strategy. The rotation structure will depend on business requirements and the individuals' performance and interests.

High-performing candidates may subsequently be considered for roles such as:

• Business Development
• Operations
• Key Account Manager
• Commercial Manager
• Project Manager
• Strategy / Management Office

Responsibilities

• Business & Operations
  • Understand end-to-end freight forwarding and logistics operations.
  • Assist in managing ocean, air, road and project cargo movements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, overseas agents, shipping lines, transporters and customers.
  • Track shipments and identify operational bottlenecks.
  • Support process improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Commercial & Business Development
  • Assist the sales and commercial teams in preparing quotations and tenders.
  • Analyse customer requirements and develop logistics solutions.
  • Support market research, competitor analysis and identification of new business opportunities.
  • Participate in customer meetings and business reviews.
  • Prepare business proposals, presentations and commercial analyses.
• Data & Analytics
  • Analyse revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, shipment volumes and customer profitability.
  • Prepare MIS and management reports.
  • Identify trends and opportunities from operational and commercial data.
  • Develop dashboards and reports using Excel/BI tools.
• Strategic Projects
  • Work directly with senior management on selected strategic initiatives.
  • Support new market entry, product development and network expansion projects.
  • Evaluate potential customers, partners and vendors.
  • Assist in implementing new technology and automation initiatives.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and prepare management presentations.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
  • Develop an understanding of key customer requirements.
  • Support key account management activities.
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
  • Participate in customer reviews and performance discussions.

Requirements

• MBA / PGDM Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Marketing or General Management
• B.Tech / B.E.
• B.Com / BBA / equivalent

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is not simply looking for a first job, but wants to become a future business leader in the logistics and supply-chain industry. Candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong ownership and the ability to learn quickly will be preferred.

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