DHL Supply Chain Student Jobs and Graduate FAQs

We are able to hire a college recruit into nearly any entry-level position in the organization. In addition to Operations Supervisors this includes, but is not limited to, Transportation Supervisors, Implementation Analysts, Logistics Planners, Industrial Engineers and Operations Systems Analysts.

Yes, student jobs are part of a formal summer internship program. Most of the internship roles we hire for are Operations Interns. These are Students who work at one of our warehouse/distribution centers throughout the summer, working on process improvement projects. In addition to Operations Interns, we also hire Finance and Accounting Interns, Industrial Engineering Interns, Implementation Analyst Interns, Operations Systems Analyst Interns and Human Resources Interns. All interns participate in our formal internship program, which includes professional development workshops, a Speakers Series and a capstone project.

Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot respond to every resume submission. If your background is determined to be a good fit for the opportunities we have available, you will be contacted directly by the College Recruiting team.

This depends on the time of year; however, the first step of the DHL Supply Chain hiring process is either a phone interview or an on-campus interview, where you can expect to discuss with either a recruiter or a business leader your background, experience, and the position. If it seems that the position may be a good fit for you, you will be invited to an interview at a site, or attend a College Day at one of our regional campuses. College Day is an event which includes site tours of our facilities and networking opportunities, designed to provide you with a realistic job preview and immerse you in our culture. College Day also includes a series of interviews and a presentation by each candidate.

After you complete your first year at DHL Supply Chain, you will be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Your area of study must be related to our business, and you must maintain the required grades.

Yes! We accept resumes from all students, no matter which school you attend. Email your resume to CollegeRecruiting@dhl.com or apply via our website. If your skills and background are determined a fit for one of our positions, we will contact you for an initial interview.

We are committed to being global leaders in creating a sustainable future for us all.  Our Sustainability Roadmap outlines our objectives in three areas: Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). DHL Group’s social programs falls into three areas: GoTeach, focuses on professional development both internal and external, partnering with “Teach For All”, “SOS Children’s Villages”. GoHelp focuses on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, utilizing Disaster Response Teams (DRTs) and internal employee relief funds. GoGreen focuses on minimizing our impact on the environment, improving carbon efficiency, and offering green products/services to our customers, including our Mission 2050 – reducing our logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.

College recruits have the ability to move both horizontally and vertically through the business, utilizing methods such as cross-sector exposure, on-the-job training and shadowing, taking classes through MyTalentWorld – our online portal for continuous learning and development, or partnering with our Talent Management and Certified teams to engage in ongoing professional development seminars and workshops. Our Certified Supply Chain Specialists training program – an industry first - ensures all of our employees globally have the same skills and shared mindset to deliver quality leadership and service excellence in every market in which we operate.

While DHL Supply Chain is an international company, our focus for our full-time roles lies within North America. In order for an international candidate to work in the U.S., they must prove they are a subject matter expert in the role in which they apply for in the DHL Supply Chain hiring process, and that the company is unable to find another local candidate with that skill set.

DHL Supply Chain is currently implementing several different digitalization solutions, including using robots that work alongside site-level associates with picking and packing efforts, the use of drones in inventory control and utilizing vision picking glasses. We have recently purchased ten automated Tesla trucks for future use in our transportation division.