Associate, Operations Graduate Program

Company: GXO Logistics
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

Logistics at full potential.At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.GXO's Graduate Program is a two-year commitment designed to grow recent college graduates into logistics professionals. As an Associate, Operations Graduate Program, you will learn about logistics and leadership by gaining working knowledge of the different facets of our business, including operations, sales, customer support and service, safety, and Lean principles. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from a team of professionals who strive toward the common goals of providing the best service to our customers and being the leader in the logistics industry. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations.Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Participate in two rotational assignments, lasting approximately 12 months each, at a GXO warehouse.
• Ensure daily operations of the warehouse are efficient by preparing schedules, supervising team members, and providing training and coaching to improve performance.
• Communicate effectively with the Graduate Program Manager, reporting manager, mentor, leadership, team members and other departments.
• Learn the basic job functions and perform responsibilities relative to the rotational assignment to meet weekly goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with various levels of operations leadership to enact process improvements.
• Take initiative to learn operations with online resources, reading, observing and working alongside several of our associates.What you need to succeed at GXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field, obtained no earlier than December 2023 and no later than the June 2025 program start date.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Must be able to travel or relocate to any location within the United States in which GXO operates for the program rotation, promotion opportunity, and end of program placement.
  • Availability to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends depending on rotational assignment.It'd be great if you also have:
    • Leadership and/or people management experience in collegiate programs and activities, or in previous/current employment
    • Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
    • Bilingual English/Spanish
    • Ability to take responsibility for your own actions by demonstrating integrity, work ethic, and professionalism to develop better relationships with team members and key partners.
    • Manage your time effectively by organizing, prioritizing, and planning activities to complete your assignments on time.
    • Aptitude for frontline supervisory positions and operations management
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information and data in an organized and audience appropriate manner.This job requires the ability to:
      Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weightsStand, sit or walk for extended periods of timeReach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneelHandle or manage tools or equipmentTolerate hot or cold warehouse environmentsWe engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
      GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement #earlycareersus

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