DHL is a global leader in the logistics industry, operating as a major division of the DHL Group. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including international express delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, and contract logistics. With a workforce of approximately 600,000 employees worldwide, it serves as a critical backbone for global trade and e-commerce across more than 220 countries and territories.

In Spain, DHL maintains a massive operational footprint through its various divisions such as DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL Global Forwarding. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, offering roles that range from specialized IT and data analysis to large-scale operations management. Its presence in major Spanish logistics hubs and its status as a certified Top Employer make it a primary destination for expats seeking career stability and growth within a multicultural corporate environment.

Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, DHL began as a courier service between California and Hawaii. It was gradually acquired by the German postal service, Deutsche Post, becoming its primary logistics brand and expanding into the world's largest logistics company.

For international professionals

DHL is consistently certified as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, highlighting its commitment to high-quality HR standards and employee well-being.
The company offers a wide range of corporate roles in IT, Finance, and HR that often require English as a primary working language.
With a presence in numerous Spanish regions including Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Valencia, it offers diverse geographic options for relocation.
DHL provides structured 'Junior Development Programs' and internships, which are excellent entry points for international graduates moving to Spain.
The 'Lead Logistics Partner' (LLP) division in Spain frequently recruits for analytical and management roles that involve international stakeholder coordination.

Temporary Contract International Transport (Air / Sea) – 1 year (m/f/n)

DHL

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Do you want to be part of the world's leading logistics company? Do you enjoy the world of logistics and transport and are you studying or have you trained to become a great professional? We offer a one-year training contract so that you can apply all your knowledge in the best company in the sector and continue training to become a logistics professional of the future.

At DHL Global Forwarding, we are looking for recent graduates for our Barcelona offices (Parc Logistics and El Prat de Llobregat) who are interested in this sector and want to begin developing their professional career. A copy of the degree or the fee receipt will be requested to formalize the contract, as it is necessary to have completed the training degree less than 3 years ago.

We offer vacancies in our sea and air departments, where you will be able to perform the following functions:

Operational management of international transport shipments (import / export).
Contact and follow-up with customers, suppliers, agents, and shipping lines/airlines.
Reception and management of customer orders.
Preparation, issuance, and review of transport and customs documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, BL, DUAs, certificates, etc.).
Coordination with handling agents and customs agents.
Monitoring of cargo arrivals and departures, confirmations, and documentary control.
Data entry and maintenance in internal management systems (e.g., orders, costs, estimates).
Support in billing and verification of costs associated with shipments.
Updating databases and archiving documentation.
Support for the operational team and transport specialists.
Any other administrative or operational task related to the area.

Competencies and skills:

Intermediate or Higher Degree in International Trade or Transport and Logistics.
Must have completed an official qualification less than 3 years ago, and must not have previously held a labor internship contract linked to that qualification.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Result-oriented and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team
Proficiency in Excel and ease of learning IT tools
Intermediate level of English (higher level or other languages are valued, but not essential)
Native / C2 level of Spanish
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail

What do we offer?

24 working days of vacation per year
Birthday afternoon off
Real on-the-job training, learning from the best specialized team
Joining the world-leading company in the logistics sector.
1-year labor internship contract
20% possibility of remote work
dhl.com vacancy network to apply to once your training contract has ended
Prime location in Barcelona with public transport at the door

Why DHL?

Because we care about people and put the customer at the center of our focus. We have renewed our Certification as a Top Employer in Spain and globally, and we are also certified as a Great Place to Work.

DHL Global Forwarding is the division of the Deutsche Post DHL Group specialized in air and sea freight transport, and value-added services.

Through our global network of own offices, we offer door-to-door solutions, including value-added services associated with logistics chain management (customs, insurance, end-to-end temperature-controlled transport, dangerous goods, etc.).

Our team of professionals worldwide positions us as leaders in service quality, with the customer at the center of our activity, and a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

DHL Global Forwarding is an Equal Opportunity Company. We evaluate candidates without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Quieres formar parte de la compañía líder en logística del mundo? ¿Te gusta el mundo de la logística y transporte y estás estudiando o te has formado para ser un gran profesional? Te ofrecemos un contrato en formación por un año para que apliques todos tus conocimientos en mejor empresa del sector y sigas formándote para ser un profesional logístico del futuro.

En DHL Global Forwarding buscamos perfiles recién graduados para nuestras oficinas de Barcelona (Parc Logistics y El Prat de Llobregat) con interés por este sector y quieran comenzar a desarrollar su carrera profesional. Se solicitará copia del título o del recibo de tasas para poder formalizar el contrato, ya que es necesario haber finalizado el grado formativo hace menos de 3 años.

Ofrecemos vacantes en nuestros departamentos de marítimo y aéreo, donde podrás realizar las siguientes funciones:

Gestión operativa de envíos de transporte internacional (importación / exportación).
Contacto y seguimiento con clientes, proveedores, agentes y navieras/aerolíneas.
Recepción y gestión de pedidos de clientes.
Preparación, emisión y revisión de documentación de transporte y aduanas (factura comercial, packing list, BL, DUAs, certificados, etc.).
Coordinación con agentes de handling y agentes aduaneros.
Seguimiento de llegadas y salidas de mercancía, confirmaciones y control documental.
Introducción y mantenimiento de datos en los sistemas internos de gestión (ej. órdenes, costes, estimaciones).
Soporte en facturación y verificación de costes asociados a los envíos.
Actualización de bases de datos y archivo de documentación.
Apoyo al equipo operativo y de especialistas en transporte.
Cualquier otra tarea administrativa u operativa relacionada con el área.

Competencias y habilidades:

Grado Medio o Superior en Comercio Internacional o Transporte y Logística.
Haber finalizado titulación oficial hace menos de 3 años, y no haber realizado contrato laboral en prácticas previo vinculado a esa titulación.
Fuertes habilidades analíticas y de comunicación.
Orientación a resultados y atención al detalle.
Capacidad de trabajo en equipo
Manejo de Excel y facilidad para el aprendizaje de herramientas informáticas
Nivel de inglés Medio (valorable tener más nivel u otros idiomas, pero no imprescindible)
Nivel de español nativo / C2
Ganas de aprender
Atención al detalle

¿Qué ofrecemos?

24 días laborables de vacaciones al año
Tarde libre de tu cumpleaños
Formación real en el puesto de trabajo, aprendiendo del mejor equipo especializado
Incorporación en la compañía líder en el sector de la logística a nivel mundial.
Contrato laboral en prácticas por 1 año
20% de posibilidad de trabajar en remoto
Red de vacantes dhl.com a las que poder aplicar una vez finalizado tu contrato en formación
Ubicación privilegiada en Barcelona con transporte público en la puerta

¿Por qué DHL?

Porque nos importan las personas y ponemos al cliente en el centro de nuestro enfoque. Hemos renovado nuestra Certificación como Top Employer en España y a nivel global, y también estamos certificados como Great Place to Work.

DHL Global Forwarding es la división del Grupo Deutsche Post DHL especializada en el transporte de carga aérea y marítima, y servicios de valor añadido.

A través de nuestra red mundial de oficinas propias, ofrecemos soluciones puerta a puerta, incluyendo servicios de valor añadido asociados a la gestión de la cadena logística (aduanas, seguros, transporte con control de temperatura end to end, mercancías peligrosas, etc..).

Nuestro equipo de profesionales en todo el mundo nos posiciona como líderes en calidad de servicio, siendo el cliente el centro de nuestra actividad, con una cultura de innovación y mejora continua.

DHL Global Forwarding es una Compañía que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Evaluamos a los candidatos/as sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, nacionalidad, discapacidad, y otras características legalmente protegidas.