Rotational Development Program

Flexport
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Recent graduates or those on track to graduate with technical and supply chain fluency will find this rotational program with live client work and AI/low-code training in New York City.

Best fit for

  • Recent graduates or those on track to graduate with technical and supply chain fluency will find this rotational program with live client work and AI/low-code training in New York City.
    — “Are on track to graduate, or recently graduated, and want to build a career at the intersection of supply chain operations and technology”
  • Individuals who are naturally inclined toward compliance and process optimization will align well with the structured, regulatory-focused nature of the program.
    — “Have a 'compliance-first' mindset. We operate in a heavily regulated industry, and that matters in every rotation.”

Things to consider

  • The program entails a long-term commitment with no indication of remote flexibility or part-time options.
    — “This is an 18-month program”
  • Candidates must be prepared to take ownership of live client and business work from the start, not in a shadowing capacity.
    — “Want real ownership fast? This program hands you live client and business work from the very beginning”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with SQL, automation, or process improvement in your resume and interviews.
    — “SQL, workflow automation, Lean process improvement, etc.”
  • Showcase any AI or low-code tooling experience, even if informal or self-directed.
    — “Certifications in AI/low-code tooling, from foundational bootcamp through applied builds”
  • Highlight past work where you independently managed multiple tasks or projects with clear communication.
    — “Can operate with minimal supervision, prioritize a high volume of work, and communicate clearly under pressure.”
  • Demonstrate a track record of compliance with regulations or standards in prior roles.
    — “Have a 'compliance-first' mindset. We operate in a heavily regulated industry”
  • Frame your background around solving real business problems with technology or process tools.
    — “identify a real business problem in the function you're sitting in and build the tooling or process fix that solves it”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • rotational development program
  • AI/low-code certification
  • operational and commercial training
Typical background
recent graduate or on track to graduate

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply Chain OperationsTechnical SkillsAi/low-code ToolingProject Management

Preferred

Automation EngineeringForward Deployed Engineering

Stack & domain

Supply Chain OperationsAILow-code ToolingAutomationReportingSQLWorkflow AutomationLean Process ImprovementCuriosityIndependencePrioritizationCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkSupply ChainLow-code Development

About the role

Original posting from Flexport via Greenhouse

About Flexport: 

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. 

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Build the operational and technical skill set that runs global trade

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. We're shaping the future of a $10T industry with technology and people who understand it end to end. The Rotational Development Program (RDP) exists because that combination — real supply chain fluency plus the ability to build and automate — doesn't exist at scale in the market today. So we're building it ourselves.

This is an 18-month program, not a rotation for rotation's sake. Every assignment is live, revenue-generating work. Every participant leaves with a certification in AI and low-code tooling running alongside their operational and commercial training. And every graduate places into a role with real scope: primarily Account Management, with paths into Automation Engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering/Consulting, Sales Engineering, or a traditional Ops/Sales/Customs track.

What you'll do

You'll rotate through three functions, six months each, with AI/low-code curriculum running continuously across all three:

Gateway Ops (Air or Ocean). Own the shipment lifecycle. Execute bookings, manage exceptions, and hold data integrity to Flexport's standard. Build your first automation and reporting skills through structured coursework running in parallel.

Customs. Become a global trade expert by navigating the complex world of customs regulations to ensure goods comply with international laws. Simultaneously, move into applied technical work: SQL, workflow automation, Lean process improvement, etc.

Sales / Account Management. Take on go-to-market work and build client-facing skills, operating with more independence. Your capstone: identify a real business problem in the function you're sitting in and build the tooling or process fix that solves it. You'll present it to leadership at graduation.

Throughout the program, you'll get:

A day-to-day manager in your current rotation and a Rotation Program Manager tracking your development, with mid-point and end-of-rotation evaluations at every stage.

Certifications in AI/low-code tooling, from foundational bootcamp through applied builds to a capstone project.

Bi-weekly cohort touchpoints and a standing alumni mentor community.

Increased earning potential as you clear program benchmarks

This role is for you if you

Are on track to graduate, or recently graduated, and want to build a career at the intersection of supply chain operations and technology — not just run one or the other.

Are genuinely curious about AI and low-code tooling and want to build real fluency, not just check a resume box.

Can operate with minimal supervision, prioritize a high volume of work, and communicate clearly under pressure.

Want real ownership fast? This program hands you live client and business work from the very beginning — it is not a shadowing or classroom based program.

Have a "compliance-first" mindset. We operate in a heavily regulated industry, and that matters in every rotation.

Ready to build the future of global trade — and the skill set to run it?

Apply now.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Source: Flexport careers (Greenhouse)

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