DP World
DP World is a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain. Headquartered at Dubai, we operate 78 marine and inland terminals and over 50 related businesses in over 40 countries across six continents with a significant presence in both high-growth and mature markets.Key Accountabilities:
Leadership and Strategy:
Develop and Execute Global Strategy: Create and support the implementation of the global contract logistics strategy in alignment with DP World’s overall objectives from a capability and operational perspective.
Leadership: Provide strong leadership to regional and local teams, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
Implement KPIs: Establish and monitor Global key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the health and success of the Contract Logistics business.
Market Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and growth opportunities in the contract logistics industry.
Industry Thought Leadership: Build and maintain a position as an industry thought leader in the contract logistics capability.
Key Accountabilities:
Operational Excellence:
Global Capability Sharing and Expansion: Distribute existing capabilities globally across all DP World operating regions and expand them to meet the evolving market demands.
Process Streamlining and Enhancement: Optimize and improve global contract logistics processes to ensure efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Best Practices Implementation: Oversee the implementation and adherence to best practices in contract logistics, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Innovation and Automation: Lead the innovation agenda to implement automation initiatives.
Collaboration with IT: Work with the IT team to implement fit-for-purpose Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) across DP World.
Client Relationship Management:
Strengthen Client Relationships: Enhance relationships with clients from an operational and capability perspective, understanding their needs and ensuring our contract logistics solutions exceed their expectations.
Collaboration for Growth: Partner with the sales and business development teams to identify opportunities for growth and expansion within existing client accounts.
Financial Management:
Budget Development and Guidance: Collaborate with regional teams to develop and guide the budget for contract logistics operations, ensuring cost control and meeting financial performance targets.
Risk Management and Compliance:
Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks associated with global contract logistics operations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant international regulations and industry standards.
General Responsibilities:
Leadership: Lead and inspire an engaged team, providing direction and fostering collaboration to achieve business goals and objectives.
Promotion of Values: Promote and exemplify positive behaviors consistent with DP World’s values and culture.
Safety Assurance: Ensure the highest levels of safety are upheld in all activities.
Ethical Standards: Understand and adhere to DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. MBA preferred.
Experience: Over 15 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, with extensive tenure in Contract Logistics.
Leadership: Proven senior leadership experience in global contract logistics.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, market trends, and emerging technologies.
Strategic Skills: Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building strong internal and external relationships.
Continuous Improvement: Experience with lean management principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Confidentiality: Uphold confidentiality of company data at all times.
IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Travel: Flexibility to travel globally 30-50% of the time.
Languages: Fluent in English, additional languages beneficial.