Intern Drop shipment (all genders)

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Key Facts

  • Internship
    Internship
  • MAG Logistics & Supply Chain
    MAG Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Part time
    Part time
  • Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany
    Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany

Job Description

Start date: 01.10.26

Duration: 12 – 24 Months

Working hours: 20 h/week, up to 37.5 h/week during lecture free period possible 

As a Drop Shipment Expert, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth order processing and delivery operations. Your responsibilities include receiving and processing customer orders accurately and efficiently. You'll be responsible for monitoring order status throughout the order life cycle and proactively communicating with customers regarding updates, delays, or any challenges that may arise.

In addition to order processing, you'll also coordinate logistics, working closely with carriers, customers, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders in the expected quality and quantity. This involves planning transportation routes, coordinating with external customs experts for international shipments, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and process customer orders, providing proactive communication regarding order updates and challenges
  • Plan transport and collaborate with carriers, customers, and suppliers to ensure On-time & In-full delivery.
  • Coordinate with external customs experts to facilitate efficient export documentation for international shipments
  • Collaborate with other departments to monitor and improve supplier and carrier service levels
  • Design and analyze analytics of order processing metrics, transportation performance, and service level, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • You have achieved University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering with focus on SCM or Logistics
  • Your experience in comparable position in the Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG industries is at least 2 years long
  • It is essential for you to have first-hand working experience with Transport management system
  • You have working experience with top-tier ERP systems (Dynamics 365 or equivalent)
  • Your advanced skills in MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel (Pivot tables; Macros) are desirable
  • You are passionate about customer service and understand how it can transform businesses
  • You are a team player and can successfully blend-in to international team environment
  • Your strong and emphatic personality, coupled with excellent communication skills empower you to positively influence stakeholders involved in your daily activities
  • Work in modern supply chain requires to cope with pressure and continuously prioritize – you are master of both
  • You are fluent in English (vocal and written) and additional European language will be your advantage

Benefits

Working hours

Work-life balance

Flexible working hours - up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.

Dialogue

Mentoring

For the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).

Work-life balance

Well-being

Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme.

Career planning

Exciting life on campus

Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.

Contact

METRO
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METRO AG

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