Description

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 ever said ‘‘the sky is the limit’’ never spoke to you! Because for you it’s the beginning.– DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Import/Export Operations Trainee in Uganda, Kampala. Provide day-to-day administrative support with readily available advice import/ export processes and activities to provide preparation and clearance of documentation through the relevant authorities and guide and advise customers on import/ export operations and regulations in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Import/Export Operations Trainee position

  • Under direct supervision, support delivery of import/ export processes and activities to optimize service and performance
  • Perform assigned tasks of generally repetitive nature for documentation such as receiving, reconciling, consolidating/ summarizing documents and information
  • Undertake data capturing activities, feed data into relevant operating system and set up master data for transactions
  • Screen paperwork, update documentation and support in documentation archiving processes
  • Execute filing of import/ export entries
  • Maintain customer part lists
  • Support/ maintain operational systems as per instructions
  • Execute back-office duties such as scanning, filing, reporting, etc.
  • Collect data to draft reports and updates for performance monitoring to support other team members
  • Follow defined processes, systems and methods for delivery of assigned tasks
  • Check recurring routine issues faced during delivery, else escalate to supervisor for inputs and guidance

Stakeholders

  • Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own team
  • Communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation
  • Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships

Management Responsibility

  • Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others

Now, here is what we need from you!

Education Level

  • Vocational/Specialized/Technical/Certification

Experience Level

  • Less than 2 years

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
  • Competitive salary

Location