Shipping Trainee

Are you ready to launch your career in shipping and logistics with a dynamic trainee position? Do you seek a role that offers learning opportunities and challenges in an international setting? Are you interested in collaborating with colleagues across Europe, Latin America and USA? If so, Chr. Olesen is the place for you! Trainee Role with a Focus on International Collaboration Chr. Olesen distributes ingredients for the global feed, food, pharmaceutical and technical industries. As a trainee, you will learn the distribution and shipping processes from start to finish, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your training will cover: Managing purchase and sales orders Booking transport to customers and warehouses Handling export and import documentation Inventory management Daily communication with colleagues, customers, and suppliers worldwide Invoicing Ad hoc administrative and development tasks What Does It Mean to Be a Trainee? This trainee position is ideal for those pursuing vocational education in office or commerce. You will alternate between school periods and full-time internships at Chr. Olesen. We have a strong track record with trainees in logistics assistant and office education with a shipping specialization. If your training differs, don't hesitate to apply. You will be paired with a mentor from your department to guide you through industry practices and workplace dynamics. Who Are We Looking For? In Chr. Olesen we value welcoming, dedicated, and sincere team members. We seek a trainee eager to learn about customer and supplier interactions, transport, warehouse management, distribution, and coordination across our product range worldwide. You should be structured, thorough, and committed to your education. Fluency in Danish and English is required, and proficiency in German or Spanish is advantageous. About Chr. Olesen Group Chr. Olesen is a Danish family-owned company that has existed and continuously been growing in over 140 years. As a shipping trainee, you will join our international Shipping Department based in Gentofte. Our office hosts 65 colleagues, with just under 30 in the Shipping Department, divided into four teams: Feed, Food, Pharma, and Overseas. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and ambitious workplace, enriched by our young and vibrant team. In addition to the Shipping Department, our Gentofte office includes our international QA, HR, IT, and Accounting departments. You will also connect with colleagues in our subsidiaries in 11 other countries. At Chr. Olesen, we believe "We are more than colleagues," fostering a dedicated and cohesive work environment. We are committed to continuously enhancing our workplace, offering a balanced work-life dynamic, development plans, a pleasant work atmosphere, health and wellness initiatives, and more. If you have any questions to the position or Chr. Olesen, please do not hesitate to reach out to our HR team at hrteam@chr-olesen.dk . Chr. Olesen Group is a leading internat