02 July 2025

Management Traineeship Amsterdam

Air & Ocean | Amsterdam, Netherlands

MAINFREIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Start Your Career in Supply Chain with Mainfreight’s Graduate Program

Hands-On Experience from Day One

Kickstart your logistics career with real-world experience in a dynamic, operational role. Mainfreight’s three-year supply chain traineeship offers you the chance to work on impactful projects while receiving structured training, mentoring, and leadership development.

You’ll rotate through two or three diverse roles, each with unique responsibilities and challenges—from driving a forklift and managing shipments to making sales calls, visiting customers, and even leading a team. This well-rounded experience will give you deep insight into global supply chain management.

Local Roots, Global Opportunities

Our graduate program offers both international logistics career paths across Europe and local opportunities within your home country. You don’t have to lock in your long-term plan from day one—our flexible structure allows you to shape your future as your interests evolve.

What You’ll Gain in the Mainfreight Graduate Program

Alongside daily learning on the job, you’ll take part in:
•   Process improvement projects
•   Annual leadership development courses
•   Team-building activities and offsites
•   Quarterly trainee sessions with European leadership and branch managers

These sessions are designed to be inclusive, visionary, and inspirational—offering networking opportunities and visibility within the business. You’ll also benefit from personalized support from our graduate program coordinator, who will help you identify your strengths, areas for growth, and career development strategies.

Career Growth and Internal Promotion

At Mainfreight, we believe in promoting from within. Your journey doesn't stop after the three-year program. Many of our former trainees have gone on to become:
•   Operations Managers
•   Air & Ocean Branch Managers
•   Specialists in Finance, IT, and International Operations
With Mainfreight, the world is truly your oyster.

Who We’re Looking For

We make decisions with the next 100 years in mind. That’s why we seek graduates who value long-term growth and broad experience. We’re looking for future leaders who:
•   Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
•   Are eager to start a career in the global supply chain and logistics industry.
•   Speak fluent English & Dutch. Other language is a plus (French, German, Romanian, Polish, Italian, or Spanish).

Frequently Asked Questions about our programme

When can I apply?

We have a different way of doing things around here. Rather than having fixed intakes, we recruit as and when we need new talent. To us, it’s about getting the right fit, not just the right numbers. We hire as many good people as we need throughout the year!

Where are the opportunities?

We have graduates based in our operations all around Europe. Where you are located will depend on the opportunities available at the time you apply, most of the time your first role will be in your home country. During your Mainfreight career there will be opportunities to work in another European country, so have your passport ready!

If you are looking for a specific location, we’ll do our best to find you a role there – either from when you start with us or when the next opportunity comes up.

Can I follow an international career path?

Yes! We support our trainees to follow a European career path should they want to. We like you to start in the country where you speak the native language, where you go next is up to you and the availability in the different countries. All you need to do is put your hand up!

Will I rotate through all business units?

There are no set rotations and no two career paths of our trainees is the same. Where you go is up to you and what is available at the time. Click HERE to find out more about some career paths our future leaders have taken.

What will my first few months look like?

Unlike most programmes, there are no set pathways here. You won’t be following fixed rotations but instead you will be owning the role you fill like any team member would. This flexible approach means you’ll contribute to the bottom line and get to understand what makes this business tick.

You can expect to spend your first period:
•   Learning the fundamentals of how our business works
•   In the operation handling freight, getting your hands dirty
•   Experiencing our unique culture and getting to know our people

Want to know hear more about the experiences of our Mainfreight Development Programme? Click HERE to hear what they have to say!

How long is the programme?

The programme takes three years but your development doesn't stop there! After the programme we will continue to invest in you and there will still be plenty of opportunities to develop yourself, thanks to our 'promote from within' philosophy.

Nicol Martínez | Recruiter Mainfreight Development Programme
T: +31 314 672 777
M:+31 626 206 690
E: careers.eu@mainfreight.com