At HT, we strive to make logistics simpler, swifter and safer for our clients, while continuously looking for ways and means to innovate.
We are looking for a Management Trainee to join our team, undergoing a structured rotation across our core business functions — freight forwarding, customs brokerage, haulage/transport, and warehousing — to build a well-rounded foundation in logistics operations and management. This program is designed to groom high-potential individuals for future leadership roles within the company, offering direct exposure to real operations, mentorship from senior management, and accelerated career progression for those who perform well.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Rotational Exposure
- Rotate through key departments (freight forwarding, customs clearance, haulage/transport planning, warehousing, and project cargo operations) over the course of the program.
- Work alongside department heads and senior staff to understand end-to-end operational workflows.
- Take on assigned projects within each rotation to apply learning and contribute measurable value.
2) Operations Support
- Assist in day-to-day coordination of shipments, deliveries, and customs documentation across assigned departments.
- Support process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions.
- Compile and analyze operational data (e.g. shipment turnaround, cost tracking, service KPIs) to support management reporting.
3) Stakeholder Engagement
- Build working relationships with clients, hauliers, shipping agencies, and relevant authorities under supervision.
- Support senior staff in client communications and issue resolution.
- Participate in internal meetings and contribute ideas from a fresh, cross-functional perspective.
4) Learning & Development
- Complete structured training modules and assessments as set by management throughout the program.
- Prepare periodic progress reports and presentations to management on rotation learnings and project outcomes.
- Upon successful completion, transition into a permanent role aligned with demonstrated strengths and business needs.
Requirements:
- Fresh graduate or up to 2 years' working experience, preferably in supply chain, logistics, business, or related fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with willingness to learn across multiple functions.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with high adaptability to changing priorities.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and initiative.
- Possess own transport.
Preferred Attributes:
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with rotating responsibilities.
- Career-oriented individuals seeking long-term growth within the organization.
Programme Duration: 12 months
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: RM2,300.00 - RM2,800.00 per month
Work Location: In person