Regional Air Freight Support Intern

DHL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking a Regional Air Freight Support Intern in Dubai. This internship involves supporting the air freight team with data management, project coordination, and various analytical tasks. Ideal for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in logistics and supply chain operations with opportunities for growth and potential full-time employment after the internship.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Opportunity for international travel

Potential for full-time employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Internship experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the top RFQ list.
• Download and organize source data for MTS ATA reports.
• Compile RFQ country submissions into a regional master file.
• Gather country-specific information for AFR presentations.
• Prepare performance reports for carrier meetings.
• Collaborate with the marketing team for regional campaigns.
• Organize volume details for award notices.
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for RFQ strategy meetings.
• Update data for pricing analytics tools.
• Prepare summaries of the airfreight pipeline.
• Analyze data quality reports with country teams.
• Create project plans and ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Data management

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Regional Air Freight Support Intern

Position at DHL Global Forwarding in Dubai, UAE. Join a global freight specialist leading worldwide logistics.

Overview

Support the regional air freight team by assisting with data compilation, report preparation, and project management tasks. This internship offers hands‑on experience in data analytics, supply‑chain operations, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Top RFQ List Updates: regularly update and maintain the top Request for Quotation (RFQ) list.
• Data Management for MTS ATA reports: download and organize source data required for the MTS ATA reports.
• RFQ Country Submissions: compile RFQ country submissions and responses into a regional master file for analysis.
• Research & Data Gathering: gather and research country‑specific information to showcase capabilities and unique selling propositions (USPs) for AFR presentations.
• Carrier Performance Reports: prepare performance reports for carrier meetings, ensuring accurate and effective presentation>
• Marketing Liaison: collaborate with the marketing team to obtain regional AFR campaigns, presentations, and materials for quarterly business reviews and calls.
• Volume Data Collection: obtain and organize volume details for award notices.
• Meeting Support: prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items for RFQ strategy meetings.
• Data Updates & Analytics: gather and update data for external market and internal pricing analytics tools.
• Airfreight Pipeline Analysis: prepare weekly summaries and growth analysis of the airfreight pipeline.
• Operational KPI Analysis: support preparation of reports and analysis of operational KPIs, highlighting key findings for operations calls.
• Data Quality Improvements: analyze data quality reports and collaborate with country teams to address and eliminate data quality issues.
• Project Management Support: create project plans, schedule meetings, generate minutes, and ensure timely follow‑up and output delivery.
• Stakeholder Interaction: interact primarily with colleagues in the own team, communicate clearly, and address task‑related issues appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Less than 2 years of experience; internship experience acceptable.

Benefits & Development

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced freight forwarding professionals and senior leaders.
• Opportunity for international travel and exposure within the Freight Forwarding Industry.
• Potential full‑time employment upon successful completion of the program.

Why DHL Global Forwarding?

DHL Global Forwarding is part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider. With operations in over 220 countries, we focus on employee development, equity, and a positive work environment.

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.