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Successful Careers in Logistics

The SCIL program is a 12-18-month leadership development track at CJ Logistics. Participants get real operational experience across every segment of the supply chain, with a manager and a mentor in your corner the whole way. Start your career building the supply chains the world runs on.

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12-18-months of hands-on experience

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1:1 dedicated manager & mentor

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Every major supply chain segment

What is SCIL?

A 12-18-month leadership development program that turns high-potential talent into supply chain leaders.

The SCIL program prepares high-potential individuals to become future leaders at CJ Logistics America. Over a dedicated 12-18-months of operational experience, training, and project work, participants explore each major segment of supply chain management and build the leadership skills the industry demands. The goal is a deep, working understanding of our business so you can create real solutions for our customers.

You're assigned a full-time position the day you start, based on where you're placed, so you contribute immediately while you train and develop. The program is built around real responsibility rather than observation from the sidelines. The key to your success is a willingness to seek feedback and take ownership of your own growth throughout the year.

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Who you'll work with

An integrated, one-stop supply chain platform, and the teams who run it every day.

CJ Logistics delivers an integrated, one-stop supply chain management platform: air and sea freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation and contract logistics, asset-based trucking, parcel and express delivery, and supply chain consulting. As a SCIL participant, you work across this full platform and gain exposure to every part of how modern supply chains are designed and run.

You won't navigate the program alone. From day one you're paired with a dedicated manager who sets clear direction and helps you contribute in your role right away, and a dedicated mentor who offers honest feedback and guidance throughout the year. Together they help you grow your leadership skills while doing work that matters to our customers.

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WHAT SETS US APART

More about CJ Logistics

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Customer value focused

Our engineering and automation efforts are prioritized around customer business goals. We focus on reducing total system costs, transforming processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change.

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Efficient and lean

Our continuous improvement methodology is focused on customer value creation and driven by data. We apply a Lean framework to expose and eliminate waste across the supply chain.

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Innovative

Our end-to-end TES solutions fuse technology, optimal processes, and advanced IT — AI, automation, material handling equipment, robotic systems, and industry-specific modeling and simulation expertise.

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Insightful

Our Business Intelligence platform, powered by Snowflake and Tableau, delivers real-time visualizations that turn data into intelligence, enabling decisions that improve customer business and operations performance.

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Successful Careers in Logistics 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.

Full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition assistance. CDL-A drivers also receive weekly pay and full benefits from day one.

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 12-18-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.