About the Role

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 individual's 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

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Strategic Projects

- Work directly with senior management on selected strategic initiatives.
- Support recent 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.

5. 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

Educational Qualification

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

What We Offer

- Structured exposure to the complete logistics business.
- Direct interaction with senior management.
- Cross-functional learning and accelerated career development.
- Exposure to international customers, projects and overseas logistics partners.
- Opportunity to work on strategic business initiatives.
- Performance-linked career progression.

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.

📌 Management Trainee (Maharashtra)
🏢 Boltcargo India
📍 Maharashtra