Management Trainee (m​/f​/d

Management Trainee (m/f/d) – Transportation / Capacity

Duration: 12 months

Location:
Germany (multiple operational sites)

About J&T Express

J&T Express is a fast-growing global logistics company, built for e-commerce and last-mile delivery at scale.

We are not here to maintain systems.

We are here to build them — faster, smarter, and better.

In Germany, we are in a critical build-up phase.

This means: high speed, high ownership, and real operational impact.

Your Mission

As a Management Trainee (m/f/d) in Transportation & Capacity, you will support the development and optimization of our linehaul network across Germany.

You will gain hands‑on experience across different locations and play an active role in ensuring that our network runs efficiently, cost‑effectively, and at scale.

Your Responsibilities

• Support route planning and linehaul capacity allocation across the network
• Monitor transport performance (e.g. load factor, on-time performance, routing efficiency)
• Analyze transport data and identify improvement opportunities
• Assist in planning and managing peak capacity (e.g. holidays, volume spikes)
• Work closely with dispatch, operations, and network planning teams
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external transport partners
• Support cost control initiatives related to transportation and linehaul
• Participate in daily operational execution to understand real-time challenges
• Contribute to process optimization and SOP implementation

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in transportation, routing, and logistics network design
• First practical experience in logistics or operations is a plus
• Fluent in German, English, and Chinese (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical mindset and affinity for data
• Hands‑on mentality and willingness to work in operational environments
• High level of ownership, resilience, and problem‑solving skills
• High flexibility and willingness to travel and be deployed across different operational sites in Germany

What You Can Expect

• A 12-month hands‑on trainee program with strong focus on transportation and capacity
• Exposure to multiple sites and real operational environments
• Direct involvement in building and scaling a national logistics network
• Fast learning curve and early responsibility
• Close collaboration with experienced managers and international teams
• Opportunity for a permanent role after successful completion

Interview Process

• HR Interview
• Business Interview (Transportation / Operations)