Industrial Projects Specialist

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities in a global company

Possible further career development

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Doha, Qatar, seeks an Industrial Projects Specialist to drive field sales plans, grow revenue, and improve customer retention as part of our international logistics network. You will coordinate operations with internal teams, manage shipments, handle permits, customs clearance, and ensure compliant, cost-efficient service for main clients.

Excellent communication in English, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of AFR/OFR products are preferred; we offer global

Qualifications

• Good communicative, analytical and administrative skills.
• Good organizational skills to manage customer requirements and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of forwarding business and DHL Global Forwarding products (AFR/OFR).
• Good knowledge of Customer Service processes and systems.
• Ability to identify and meet customer needs in a pleasant manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good telephone and email skills.
• Commercial attitude and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good knowledge in English (verbal/written).

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer field sales plans to achieve revenue growth and customer retention.
• Provide status updates on shipments, incidents, and progress to customers.
• Coordinate operations with internal departments for smooth handling of shipments.
• Supervise operations and communicate with external service providers as needed.
• Escalate issues and drive corrective actions to improve service efficiency.
• Manage daily operations for major clients and shipment permits when required.
• Ensure compliant, cost-efficient processes and timely customer communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Forwarding knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Category Logistics, Supply Chain & Procurement

Industry Logistics and Supply Chain

Industrial Projects Specialist

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who moves mountains even across oceans? You do. DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for an Industrial Projects Specialist in Doha, Qatar .

Develop and administer field sales plans and processes to achieve revenue growth, enhance customer retention and acquisition, and increase lead conversion for a defined geographic region, product line or market segment in line with business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Industrial Projects Specialist position

• Proactively informs customer on shipment status, exceptions, and provides intermediate updates on incident solution
• Takes and handles customer inquiries
  Issue and Reviews reports
• Ensures the cycle of job from routing to delivery and billing is within Customer expectation Supervise Operations and other coordination with other departments for smooth handling of shipments per IP standards
• Escalates issues if required
• Study and resolve issues in day-to-day customer operations and execute practices focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency
• Handling the daily operations of main clients
• Handling over dimension cargo, permit and comply with hse requirements when required
• Supervise customs clearance activity
• Following up on required permits.
• Execute customer operations plans and processes to deliver efficient logistics processes
• Monitor and improve files profitability
• Promptly respond to customer enquiries, including conducting customer visits and understanding of customer requirements
• Resolve issues occurring in operational activities, report to management on events and exceptions, as necessary
• Comply with operating standards and procedures to provide cost-effective, superior, and efficient customer service
• Arrange bookings for AFR and OFR
• Coordinate and maintain close communication with all parties on the status of all material in transit and ensure delivery schedule/dates are achieved
• Provide a link for the smooth interchange of information between the expediting, inspection and the logistics functions/ personnel

Stakeholders and communication

• Build and manage relationships with both internal and external service providers with the aim of ensuring efficiency in Customer expectation.
• Monitor and evaluate performance based on agreed requirements and initiate/support improvement actions when process falls short of required performance.
• Act as the first point of contact for the customer relating to site operation matters and build a good relationship to develop trust and ensure strong engagement.
• Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
• May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
• Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DPDHL managers
• Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees

Now, here is what we need from you!

• Good communicative, analytical and administrative skills
• Good organizational skills to manage different Customer requirements and deadlines
• Good knowledge of forwarding business (Logistics) , DHL Global Forwarding products (AFR/OFR) and business systems
• Good knowledge of Customer Service processes and systems
• Ability to identify and meet customer needs in a pleasant and friendly manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good telephone and E-mail skills
• Commercial attitude and Ability to prioritize tasks
• Good knowledge in English (verbal/written)

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.

Our Values: Respect & Results

Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

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.