Management Trainee – Strategy & Operations Job Dubai area,Dubai UAE/Dubai,Business

Job Description

Alpha Star Shipping LLC (Dubai, UAE) is looking for a smart, motivated and execution-focused Management Trainee – Strategy & Operations to work closely with senior management at its Dubai office. This role is designed for a young professional who wants practical exposure to logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, 3PL, ERP systems and business growth. Based in Dubai the candidate will gain exposure to the UAE logistics ecosystem, Jebel Ali Free Zone international freight networks, global trade lanes and the fast‑growing global 3PL and warehousing market.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth Strategy
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Support management in identifying new growth opportunities across freight forwarding, warehousing, 3PL, land freight and ship spares logistics. Assist in preparing business plans, customer proposals, presentations and feasibility studies. Conduct market and competitor research for logistics, warehousing and 3PL services in the UAE and global markets. Help prepare pricing models and commercial analysis for new business opportunities.

JAFZA Warehouse & Global 3PL Development
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Support the commercialization plan for Alpha Star’s new warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai. Assist in preparing customer targeting plans for 3PL and warehousing services. Study 3PL opportunities across local UAE customers, international traders, freight forwarders, network partners and global supply chain clients. Track warehouse utilization, customer onboarding revenue and profitability. Help create customer onboarding checklists, SOPs and service reporting formats.

Operations Process Improvement
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Study existing processes across sales, operations, warehouse accounts and customer service. Identify delays, gaps, duplication and areas for improvement. Help document SOPs and improve workflow clarity between departments. Follow up with teams on key action points and pending tasks.

ERP Digital Transformation
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Support ERP implementation testing, documentation and user adoption. Work with users and the development team to convert business requirements into clear process notes. Track ERP‑related pending tasks, bugs, improvements and user feedback. Help build reports and dashboards for management visibility.

Management Reporting Analysis
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Prepare weekly and monthly reports for senior management. Analyze customer‑wise revenue, gross profit, shipment volume, warehouse utilization and outstanding trends. Help create dashboards for sales, operations, accounts, warehouse and management. Convert raw data into simple insights that support better decision‑making.

Required Skills

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Good written and verbal communication.
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
Strong follow‑up and ownership mindset.
Ability to work with data and prepare simple business insights.
Interest in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, 3PL and global trade.
Ability to coordinate with multiple teams.
Willingness to work hands‑on and understand ground‑level operations.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Fresh MBA / BBA / Supply Chain / Operations / Business Management graduate.
Candidates from reputed business schools preferred.
Internship or project experience in logistics, supply chain, consulting, operations, warehousing, e‑commerce or international trade will be an advantage.
Practical, humble, eager to learn and execution‑focused.
Comfortable working in a growing family‑managed business.
Willing to work closely with both senior management and ground‑level teams.
Interested in building a career in logistics, global 3PL, warehousing and supply chain management.

What the Candidate Will Learn

Practical working of freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, 3PL and logistics operations.
How Dubai functions as a global logistics and re‑export hub.
Exposure to JAFZA, international trade lanes, global forwarder networks and cross‑border logistics.
How to build and grow a 3PL and warehousing business.
Warehouse commercialization and customer onboarding.
ERP implementation and business process improvement.
Management reporting dashboards and business analysis.
Customer profitability, pricing and operational control.
Direct exposure to senior management and business decision‑making.

Education & Experience

Fresh graduate with 0–2 years of experience. MBA / BBA / Supply Chain / Operations / Business Management preferred.

Master’s in Business from a grade‑A reputed Business School (if applicable).

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