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Our paid & benefits-eligible trainee and rotational programs for recent graduates are hands-on and designed to develop the next generation of leaders at NFI.

• Operations Trainee — In this 5-6 month rotation program, you will rotate through all functions within one of our distribution centers or transportation offices to gain a stronger understanding of both the supply chain industry as well as NFI's operations. During your rotations, you ll work through essential operations duties and gain hands-on leadership experience through shadowing and coaching. Key skills include leadership ability, effective communication, and a background in supply chain or knowledge of the industry.
  
  After your program, this role leads to:
  Warehouse Operations Supervisor | Transportation Supervisor | Project Analyst | Inventory Control Supervisor | & more.
• Sales Trainee — In this 5-6 month rotation program, you will rotate between our Distribution, Transportation, Brokerage, Account Management, Transportation Management, Port Service, and IDS teams to learn the business, industry, and what we sell before learning to sell it yourself. During your program, you ll also get exposure to sales calls, account management, and Quarterly Business Reviews. Key skills include supply chain knowledge, public speaking, and the capacity to learn.
  
  After your program, this role leads to:
  Sales Executive | Account Manager.
• IT Trainee — In this 3-4 month rotation program, you will rotate through our Distribution support, project delivery, EDI, and SCI teams to interact with multiple parts of the business and gain supply chain industry knowledge while developing as an IT professional. Key skills include a preferred background in either IT or supply chain, basic IT skills, familiarity with SQL, and data manipulation in Microsoft Suite.
  
  After your program, this role leads to:
  Business Analyst | Application Support Specialist.
• Engineering Trainee — In this 1-year rotation program, you will rotate through our Distribution and Fleet Services teams to gain industry knowledge and an understanding of process flow and design within our operations. You ll gain exposure to SQL, Python, Excel, and 3G/Navitrace. Key skills include LEAN exposure, Six Sigma exposure, general supply chain knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and soft skills such as communication and follow-through.
  
  After your program, this role leads to:
  Supply Chain Engineer.

Trent S., Transportation Manager, former trainee: “I grew up seeing NFI trucks in the NJ area and after graduating from South Carolina, I was interested in relocating to New Jersey. I was taught the core functions of the industry as well as the areas with room for growth and improvement.”

Our paid internships offer current college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both corporate and field settings. Interns get the opportunity to be contributing members of their team, while learning and networking with industry leaders.

• Role availability in corporate-based departments like Finance, Accounting, HR, Brokerage, Marketing, Fleet, Real Estate, and IT.
• Experience our Camden (NJ), Schaumburg (Chicago, IL), Chino (CA), or Irving (TX) offices.
• Network with local and executive leadership at NFI.
• Continue your career with NFI after graduation through our Rotational Trainee roles for recent graduates.
• Get exposure to multiple parts of supply chain operations, such as inbound, outbound, VAS, shipping, inventory control, and dispatching.
• Gain mentorship from site and executive leadership.
• Visit other nearby sites to get visibility to a variety of operations experiences.
• Further develop your supply chain expertise after graduation through our Supply Chain Operations Trainee roles for recent graduates.

Kylie M., Communications Coordinator and former Intern: “My college program experience prepared me for my future by providing networking opportunities, learning the ins and outs of my industry, and broadening my skill set and knowledge about supply chain, marketing, and communications.”