Warehouse Leadership Trainee Lelystad • GXO Logistics

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Logistics at full potential!

Step into your future as a Warehouse Leadership Trainee!

Are you ambitious, curious, and ready to grow into a leadership role within one of the largest logistics companies in the world? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation, teamwork, and performance matter? If so, this is your chance to build your career from the ground up in our Warehouse Leadership Trainee Program.

GXO offers you a unique two-year journey to develop into a future Warehouse Manager. You’ll rotate across multiple departments, gain hands-on operational experience, work on improvement projects, and receive leadership mentoring. Upon successful completion, you’ll be ready to take full ownership of a team and operation.

This is more than a traineeship — it’s your fast track to a leadership career in logistics!

What you do during the program

Phase 1: Warehouse Operations (2 weeks)
You’ll start your journey on the warehouse floor, gaining a full understanding of our operations. From inbound to outbound and order picking, you’ll learn how efficiency, safety, and teamwork come together to deliver top results.

Phase 2:  Support Office (6 weeks)
Discover the business behind the operations. You’ll rotate through administration, transport, quality, and maintenance to see how each department contributes to overall site performance.

Phase 3: Specialist WHM / Automatista (6 months)
Immerse yourself in specific areas such as Flatpack and GOH operations, where you’ll work closely with automated systems and process optimization. This phase builds your analytical and technical foundation for managing complex flows.

Phase 4: Support Departments (1 month)
Gain insight into HR and Finance, and if needed, other corporate functions. You’ll learn about people management, workforce planning, cost control, and compliance.

Phase 5: Improvement Project (3 months)
Take ownership of a real project that drives productivity or quality improvement within a GXO site. You’ll analyse data, develop solutions, and present your results to senior leaders.

Phase 6: Warehouse Manager Role (1 year)
You’ll step into a leadership position, managing a team in one of our Distribution Centers. You’ll plan daily operations, coach your team, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and efficiency. You’ll work closely with our customer to deliver service excellence and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience (second career step)
• Strong command of English ; Dutch is very nice to have
• Flexibility regarding location and working hours, including shifts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in process optimization and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated leadership potential and effective communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on mindset and eagerness to learn
  
  

What we offer you

• A structured, two-year development path leading to a Warehouse Manager position
• A dynamic and growing organization, with space for personal initiative and growth
• Exposure to different departments, operations, and leaders within GXO
• A company culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• International career opportunities across GXO’s global network
• Your work environment

Unlock the potential of your future!

Working at GXO Logistics means joining a fast-moving, international organization where no two days are the same. You’ll be surrounded by motivated colleagues who strive to improve and grow every day. GXO supports your personal development and encourages initiative, giving you the tools to succeed in your career.

GXO Logistics provides advanced supply chain solutions for the world’s most successful companies across industries such as e-commerce, fashion, retail, and industrial sectors. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium), GXO operates from more than 30 locations with headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

Interested?

Apply via the button and upload your CV.
For more information, please contact Patricia Guisado- Corporate Recruiter (via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina.)

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.