Intern

DSV • Houston, TX

16h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The internship program grants students the opportunity to gain exposure to freight forwarding and supply chain logistics and apply educational knowledge towards work related projects. At the conclusion of the program, interns will obtain hands-on experience and a solid foundation of supply chain management. DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics, adding value to customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. They work every day from their many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Their reach is global yet their presence is local and close to their customers.

Requirements

• Prefer High School Diploma or equivalent and +18 years old
• Accountability
• Ability to find pragmatic solutions by using decision making techniques
• Capable to make informed judgments and to generate practical, timely solutions
• Willingness to involve stakeholders in decision making process, to get buy-in and to implement solutions
• Customer focus (monitors customer expectations continuously and is willing to adapt own activities/procedures)
• Readiness to continuously focus on identifying and meeting customer current and future needs
• Ability to work with different cultures and to manage cross functional interfaces
• High priority for teamwork
• Team player
• Ready to take personal accountability for achieving individual and shared goals
• Integrity
• Act as a Role Model for Group Values and fully adhere to the Code of Conduct
• High energy and resilience
• High commitment and positive attitude in the face of setbacks and obstacles
• High stress level (Ability to work under pressure and deal with tight deadlines)
• Be authentic, approachable, open and honest.
• English fluency (written and spoken)
• MS Office

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics

Responsibilities

• Support shipment processing within the Air & Sea Division, including assignments of varying complexity such as overland road freight, oversized cargo, and out-of-gauge shipments.
• Perform tasks within the Company standards with emphasis on cost efficiency and industry standards.
• Advise department Supervisor or Manager of any transaction problems or irregularities.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines, such as the Code of Conduct, assigned work schedules, and attendance requirements.
• Monitor shipment progress and promptly escalate any transaction issues, delays, or irregularities to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Offer feedback on the department they have worked in.
• Perform assigned tasks to support DSV, meets its objectives and targets regarding quality, health, safety and environment, and follow all requirements as set out in the Quality Health Safety Environment policy.
• Ensure that day to day activities embrace sustainability/health and safety, therefore reducing the impact upon the environment, supporting the communities we work in and reducing incidents in the workplace.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED