Job Description
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Global Senior Vice President Air Freight, the Global Vice President – Value Added Services (VAS) - Logistics will play a crucial role in supporting international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will involve managing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. Value Added Services, Logistics is defined as all services that are rendered as part of an international ocean- and/or air logistics shipment. Services only rendered for shipments covered by a SSL House Bill of Lading or DPW House Air Waybill. This includes (list is not exhaustive but illustrative); first mile/last mile customs clearance, road/rail/barge haulage, RFS (road feeder service for air logistics), temporary warehousing, shrink wrapping, palletisation, phytosanitary certifications, fumigation certification, transport insurance, trade financing.
This excludes all services that are rendered under Freight Management e.g. cross border rail/trucking, warehousing if not contract logistics, etc. The relevant systems developments (define requirements, guidance, support), input to BRDs, SOPs, work instructions and collaborating with all functions and deploying new technology solutions.
Key Accountabilities:
Value Added Services: + Lead and align VAS Services with Ocean- and Air Logistics Services based on regional requirements and global strategic initiatives. These services are relevant elements of the end-to-end solutions DPW will offer to their clients. The services provided under VAS Logistics all need to be managed in Tech in a Box (TiaB).
Customer mindset: + Develop market conform products and solutions with the intention to further drive the DP World toolbox and customer centric approach.
Strategic Alignment: + Collaborate with the SVP Air Freight to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives.
+ Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals.
Stakeholder Communication: + Facilitate communication between the SVP Air Freight and project teams.
+ Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
+ Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Integration: + Support the successful integration of M&A activities into the company's operations.
+ Serve as a key liaison between various stakeholders to ensure seamless transition and alignment with organizational goals in his/her area of responsibility.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate the integration process and mitigate potential risks.
Risk Management: + Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-related risks.
+ Work with project teams to develop risk mitigation plans and strategies.
Quality Assurance: + Ensure adherence to operational standards and quality assurance processes in his/her area of responsibility.
+ Assist in conducting project reviews and audits as needed.
The ideal candidate for this role must thrive in independent work settings, navigate ambiguity effectively, and possess strong communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all organisational levels. They will excel as a project manager with advanced analytical capabilities and demonstrate deep dive analysis, innovative problem-solving, ownership, decisive action-taking, and consistent delivery of results.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Freight Forwarding, Transport and Logistics or related field. Master's degree or relevant working experience. Proven experience (8 years) across comparable roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering international and complex projects related to VAS Logistics services. Strong understanding of relevant services as defined under VAS Logistics Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, analyse data, and develop solutions. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Skills:
The ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving common goals. This involves providing direction, motivating team members, fostering a positive work environment, and making decisions that align with the project's objectives.
Strategic Thinking: The capacity to analyse complex situations, anticipate future trends, and develop long-term plans to achieve project objectives. This includes understanding the broader organisational goals, identifying opportunities and risks, and making informed decisions that contribute to the project's success.
Problem-solving: The capability to identify, analyse, and address challenges or obstacles encountered during the project lifecycle. This involves critically assessing situations, brainstorming solutions, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective strategies to overcome issues and achieve desired outcomes.
Communication: The skill to convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively to stakeholders at all levels. This includes listening actively, articulating ideas, providing feedback, facilitating discussions, and ensuring that messages are understood and interpreted accurately by all parties involved.
Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with diverse teams, departments, and external partners to achieve common objectives. This involves building trust, fostering open communication, respecting different perspectives, and leveraging collective knowledge and resources to drive project success.
Adaptability: The capacity to remain flexible and responsive in the face of changing circumstances, priorities, or stakeholder needs. This includes being open to new ideas, embracing innovation, adjusting plans as necessary, and effectively managing uncertainty and ambiguity throughout the project lifecycle.
Results Orientation: The commitment to achieving tangible outcomes and delivering value to stakeholders within specified constraints. This involves setting clear goals, monitoring progress, tracking performance metrics, and taking proactive measures to ensure that project objectives are met or exceeded.
Change Management: The ability to effectively manage and navigate organizational or project-related changes, transitions, or transformations. This includes assessing the impact of changes, engaging stakeholders, communicating effectively, addressing resistance, and facilitating smooth transitions to achieve desired outcomes.
Languages - You speak and write fluent English – additional languages are a bonus;
Communications and Working Relationships:
Internal: Marine, Port & Terminal and Technology Pillars, Regional FF OPS, Ocean and Air Freight
External: External providers, etc.
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