DHL
Graduate - Logistics and Supply Chain
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- Apply by 30 Nov 2019
At DHL Supply Chain, people mean the world to us. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development. We recognise the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
This year we have several positions on offer for the 2020 DHL Supply Chain Graduate intake. Our graduates are empowered to take the initiative, actively get involved in different teams and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business, customers and the environment.
Graduate:
Our Graduate programs within HR management, Project/Operations Management and IT, centre around what goes on in the warehouse & transport environments, grasping a frontline understanding of the DHL business and Logistics Industry. Our graduates experience a range of structured placements across a variety of sites & locations in Sydney NSW, which include working across our key sectors; Consumer & Retail, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Technology, Transport, Airline Business and 4PL. Most of the learning occurs on the job, when graduates are faced with real life daily challenges and responsibility; however we also supplement this experience with formal management skills development training.
On completion of the Graduate program, you will have an enriched understanding of our Business and have an excellent employment opportunity with DHL.
What the programme looks like:
- 24 month programme (4 x 6 month placements)
- Start off in our warehouse / transport departments learning about different areas of our business
- Early responsibility and fast progression & career pathways – There are many, many possible career options within the business – future roles you can develop into include but are not limited to operations such as- IT, Business Development, Finance, WHS, HR & Project Management
- Experience of working within fast paced sites and environments
- A framework of personal development modules focusing on managerial skills
- Regular performance feedback and personal development planning
- A personal 1 on1 mentor in the greater business
- All placements are within our Australian business
To be eligible for this exciting graduate opportunity you will need to demonstrate:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- A completed university degree with Credit average or above (Relevant degrees include: Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Commerce, Business, or similar)
- A valid driver's license
- Full working rights within Australia
- Goal oriented and driven for success
Supporting documentation required for application:
- Full academic transcript with Credit average or above
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining where you have demonstrated Right First Time, Can Do & Passion
Reviews
I am currently a coordinator in a warehouse operation..
The day-to-day is constantly changing, there are opportunities for travel within the company to attend meetings and workshops.
varies depending on the rotation one rotation i could be leading a team on hitting a set target or project along with a set structure for the 3 months while learning through the process. another rotation im honestly doing nothing but time wasting work because that's all that's offered and the leaders wouldnt have time or put effort into a structure or what should be learnt throughout the rotation. as stated, this program isn't properly structured between the leaders we are delegated to in the program in my opinion. one rotation i could be involved as a leader getting proper teachings and structure within the site or department. Another rotation i was counting pallets outside for 2 hours while assisting with laminating signs to put throughout the site, this went on for 3 weeks. >>>>>>>Free labor.
About the employer
DHL
3.4
> 100,000 employees
Transport & Logistics
At DHL Supply Chain, our people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the world's best talent.
Pros and cons of working at DHL
Pros
Exposure to large clients - Lots of lateral opportunity post-grad pathway - Exposure to different roles - Experience in a large corporation
There are a lot of opportunities available within DSC, as a graduate you have a lot of different pathways you can explore.
I enjoy that as a graduate I can easily reach out to different people in the company for advice or potential opportunities.
DHL Supply Chain is probably the best workplace to learn how to run a logistics and supply chain operation. It doesn't matter what department within the company you work in, you will pick up a lot of detailed knowledge around supply chain operations, which in turn sets you up for a long career in the industry.
Cons
Salary - Hours are inconsistent - Isolation from other graduates
Mixed experiences between grads - no structure towards the start of my program - used as free labour in my opinion throughout 1-2 of my 5 rotations
Coffee.
Office location can be a bit hard to get to personally.