Who is CJ Logistics America?
CJ Logistics offers an integrated, one-stop supply chain management service platform with air and sea international freight forwarding, warehousing and transportation contract logistics, asset-based trucking, parcel and express delivery, and supply chain consulting.
What is SCIL?
The SCIL program is designed to prepare high-potential individuals to become future leaders in our organization. Through a dedicated 12 months of operational experience, training, and project work, participants are given the opportunity to discover each of the major segments of supply chain management and develop their leadership skills. The goal is optimum understanding of our business to create solutions for our customers.
You will be assigned a full-time position when you start your program based on where you are placed. This will allow you to immediately contribute while simultaneously participating in training and development opportunities. You will be assigned a Manager and a Mentor to provide support during your program. These individuals will provide direction and feedback to you throughout the program. The key to your success will be your willingness to seek feedback and accept responsibility for your own growth and development.
FAQ
The SCIL program is designed for recent college graduates and military veterans with an interest in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related fields. You must have completed your degree prior to the program's start.
Upon submitting your application, a recruiter will review your qualifications and contact you to schedule an initial phone interview if there is a strong match. Successful candidates will then be invited to a final interview with the hiring team, conducted via Zoom.
If you receive an offer, we highly encourage you to participate in an on-site facility tour before making your final decision. This visit provides valuable insight into our work environment and a comprehensive view of the role’s responsibilities.
You are encouraged to apply to any of our available locations. However, upon completing the SCIL program, you may need to consider relocation based on the position you will hold after the program. Placement decisions towards the end of the program will be guided by your experience, performance, and areas of interest. Embracing relocation flexibility can open doors to greater opportunities for career advancement and long-term success.
The SCIL program, with more than 30 years of success at our company, is designed to develop our future leaders. The program equips you with the skills and experience needed to advance and grow within the organization, opening doors to a variety of leadership opportunities within warehouse operations.
As a SCIL Management Trainee, you will step into a full-time role, enabling you to make meaningful contributions from day one while participating in a structured training and development program. You will be supported by a dedicated team, including a Manager, Mentor, Sponsor, HR Leader, Ambassador, and Program Leader, all of whom will provide guidance and continuous feedback to foster your growth. Success in the program will depend on your ability to proactively seek feedback and take ownership of your professional development.
Throughout the program, you will engage in virtual training sessions with the SCIL Program Leader and attend two in-person sessions at the corporate office in Des Plaines, IL. You will collaborate with fellow trainees and work on a special project focused on organizational improvement, which you will present to senior leadership upon completion.
Your role involves gaining hands-on experience in areas such as warehouse management, customer service, inventory control, and cross-functional initiatives, offering a well-rounded understanding of supply chain operations and positioning you for future success.
At the end of the SCIL program, you can expect to graduate with your cohort at the corporate headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois. Program completion involves fulfilling onboarding requirements, attending leadership training sessions, meeting development objectives, and completing and presenting a final project. You will also participate in the SCIL Leadership & Supply Chain Conference and present your Mini and Spotlight presentations.
Upon graduation, you will be assigned a role based on your experience and performance, with a primary focus on warehouse operations. You may have the opportunity to explore other areas, such as Transportation Management or corporate functions. The program is designed to equip you with the skills and experience necessary for advancement into leadership positions within the organization.
The SCIL program officially starts at the beginning of summer and lasts for twelve months. For individuals who graduate earlier and are interested in starting ahead of schedule, we may be able to accommodate an earlier start date.
The SCIL program is centered on hands-on warehouse operations, setting it apart from traditional corporate roles. As a SCIL Management Trainee, you will work directly in the warehouse, leading and engaging teams to drive productivity, maintain safety, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role is designed to develop your operational leadership skills and provide valuable insights into how data drives and optimizes warehouse performance and customer satisfaction.
This role is not a standard 9 AM to 5 PM position. As a SCIL Management Trainee, you will be expected to adapt to the operational needs of your assigned warehouse, which will require covering various shifts. This includes the possibility of working second or third shifts as necessary to support the business effectively.
"The results speak for themselves. And I must say — They have been quite incredible!"
-CPG Customer
More about CJ Logistics America
Customer Value Focused.
Our Engineering and Automation efforts are directed and prioritized based on customer business goals and our drive to create customer value via reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service to customers and facilitating growth and change.
Efficient and Lean.
Our continuous improvement methodology is focused on Customer Value creation and is driven by data. We apply a Lean framework to expose and eliminate waste holistically across the supply chain.
Innovative.
Engineering applies our innovative end-to-end TES solutions to fuse technology, optimal processes and advanced IT services. Solutions feature Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Advanced Material Handling Equipment (MHE), tuggers, conveyor systems and robotic systems, and industry-specific consulting expertise in modeling, optimization, analytics, design and simulation.
Insightful.
Our Business Intelligence (BI) platform, Foresight, enables real-time visualizations to transform data into intelligence, enabling decisions which improve customer business and operations performance.