Manager Trainee - IMDP First Mile

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the incumbent will learn the responsibilities and functions of multiple corporate intermodal positions by rotating among several functional areas and developing a strong understanding of the full First Mile business.

Under direct supervision, the incumbent will learn the responsibilities and functions of multiple corporate intermodal positions by rotating among several functional areas and developing a strong understanding of the full First Mile business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while learning the systems and processes of J.B. Hunt First Mile Operations, Customer Experience, Pricing, and Ocean Operations.
• Gain exposure to pricing strategies and rate development for Transload, Dray, Ocean operations, and Intermodal services to better understand cost drivers, market dynamics, and customer solutions.
• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with key customer personnel to support clear communication and on‑time service execution.
• Provide communication, problem solving, and service implementation plans to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage First Mile shipments moving through warehouses, ensuring units depart origins and are available at destinations according to transit goals.
• Identify and maintain key performance indicators for each rotation; regularly meet with internal departments to review performance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1–2 years of experience in the Transportation/Logistics industry and/or military equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–4 years of experience in the Transportation/Logistics industry.

Required

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to focus activities on developing and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Experience fostering strong customer relationships through delivery on commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement.
• Ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service directly or indirectly.
• Ability to process information with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full‑time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Bachelors:
Business Administration/Management, Bachelors:
Business Communications, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening

Manager Trainee - IMDP First Mile (Open)

Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.