Management Traineeship in Supply Chain – Genk

About the role

Mainfreight offers a three‑year Management Traineeship in Genk, Belgium, giving recent graduates hands‑on experience across the supply chain. Trainees rotate through diverse operational roles—from forklift driving to sales calls—while receiving structured training, mentoring and leadership development.

Key responsibilities

• Rotate through two or three distinct supply‑chain roles, handling tasks such as forklift operation, shipment management, sales calls and customer visits.
• Work on impactful process‑improvement projects and lead small teams when required.
• Participate in annual leadership development courses and regular team‑building activities.
• Attend quarterly trainee sessions with European leadership and branch managers.

Required profile

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; additional languages (French, German, Romanian, Polish, Italian, Spanish) are a plus.
• Motivated to start a career in global supply‑chain and logistics.
• Interest in long‑term growth and leadership opportunities.

Required skills

• Forklift operation.
• Shipment management.

What we offer

• Structured training, mentoring and leadership development throughout the three‑year program.
• Opportunities to work on process‑improvement projects.
• Annual leadership courses, team‑building activities and off‑site events.
• Quarterly sessions with European leadership providing networking and visibility.
• Clear internal promotion pathways to roles such as Operations Manager, Branch Manager, Finance, IT or International Operations specialist.