Student Assistant, Administration

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Studentische Aushilfe in Mannheim supporting the Air & Sea Team with administrative tasks. Focus on logistics processes in a dynamic international environment.

Posted 7/22/2026part-timeMannheim • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, with proficiency in data management and analysis, particularly in logistics and freight forwarding. Possesses excellent communication skills in both German and English, along with a detail-oriented approach to tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Logistics ProcessesFreight ForwardingMS Office ProficiencyInvoice ReconciliationData Analysis in Excel

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementInvoice ProcessingExcel AnalysisShipment Data MaintenanceMaster Data Recording

Soft Skills

Team SpiritInitiativeAttention to DetailStructured Working Style

Tools & Technologies

Freight Forwarding SystemsTransport Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Air FreightOcean FreightSupply Chain ManagementBusiness AdministrationEconomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support with the administrative day-to-day tasks of the Air & Sea team
Recording and maintenance of shipment and master data in our freight forwarding and transport management systems
Checking, recording and coding/posting of incoming invoices, as well as support with invoicing
Support with invoice reconciliation and clarification of discrepancies, e.g. in connection with CASS settlement
Participation in the preparation of analyses, reports and statistics in Excel
General organizational and administrative tasks, e.g. filing, correspondence and appointment coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are currently enrolled in a degree program, e.g. Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding or a comparable field
Interest in logistics processes and in air and ocean freight
Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel
Willingness to learn our systems and processes – we will support you step by step
Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken
A structured and careful working style, an affinity for numbers and an eye for detail
Team spirit, initiative and enjoyment of working in an international environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
Occupational pension scheme
Employee discounts
DSV employee card with a monthly net credit
Company bike (JobRad)
Service anniversary payments
Supplementary health insurance (division-dependent)
Computer/office glasses
Group accident insurance
Comprehensive onboarding with an individual induction plan
A great, committed and motivated team
Flat organizational structures and an open working atmosphere
A varied role with significant decision-making scope at a global player
A modern workplace including transparent flexible working hours and the option for mobile/home working
Regular training and development courses
E‑learning
Talents@DSV and other talent development programs