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Head of Air Freight – ZA
Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group’s air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.
DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Head of Air Freight – ZA in Johannesburg, South Africa. Manage, control and develop the Airfreight (AFR) business activities in the area in accordance with the group business strategy and local business environment to deliver maximum profit and optimize business assets and human resources. Achievement of EAC targets for AFR as per budgets in the country. Responsible for the management of the Air Freight Warehouse and its strategies aligned to developing and growth.. Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
In this Head of Air Freight – ZA position
Key Tasks
Customers
Identify and develop potential, sustainable customer relationships
Respond to customer enquiries / complaints
Lead in engagements and strategic customer interfaces with Key Account Contacts
Provide leadership in the areas of product and business development, resource utilisation, Country organization and activities
Support and co-ordinate the development, implementation and localization of key initiatives and programs
Facilitate and support country’s efforts in maintaining healthy relationships with trade bodies and government agencies & authorities, including being an active subscriber or participant of global research agencies
Establish KPI’s and obtain agreement & commitment from Country management
Provide guidelines and support for the implementation of programs such as security regulation to meet country mandated regulatory requirements
Carrier contact/negotiation (AFR) according to corporate policy and local requirements.
Stakeholders
Carrier contract/relationship and performance management
Interact with commercial team (at country level) in terms of pricing
Defines, implements, monitors and enforces service and quality standards, in cooperation with product management (in Regional Office)
Responsible for EBIT result at country/country group level AFR.
Process
Defines, monitors and enforces targets to the operational units
Select and assigns key positions to reach targets
Analyses costs and cost structure of production on country/country group level, and derives improvement measurements and actions
Responsible for constant improvement and optimization of production means (cost management), e.g. make or buy.
Defines and implements Airfreight ISO standards in line with corporate instructions
Responsible for operational management, Production sites, Traffic management, Technical support (buying, capacity etc.), Local purchasing on country/country group level for AFR according to corporate policy
Proposes IT needs
Responsible for Preferred Carrier adherence
Responsible for Operational KPI’s
People management
Determine organizations structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function
Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness
Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team
Plan, organize and direct an efficient and effective function
Develop KPI’s with team members and monitor individual performance
Conduct performance appraisal, including coaching
Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets
Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department
Warehouse Management
Directing the customer to the right WH solution.
Work with logistics engineers in development of Resources Planning and Manage Solution Design
Preparation of the contracts with the customers, with whom an agreement on the new business is reached.
Providing market research and information on the basis of managed customers, rivals and sector.
Determining the needs of the customers and business model.
Liaises with Sales on Sales activities and provides pricing and margin guidance, supports on bids, RFQs and customer presentations
Ensure smooth and safe operations for the respective sites, following respective SOP’s and optimizes the costs of operations using all available levels such as work force, site related and technological topics.
Now, here’s what we need from you.
In-depth knowledge in the Logistics industry especially the Airfreight product both imports and exports.
Commercially astute with excellent business acumen
Presentation and facilitation skills.
Excellent training skills
Strong Customer-facing and interaction skills
Excellent Communication skills – spoken and written.
Outstanding Negotiation and interpersonal skills
We offer:
Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
Possible further career development
Competitive salary
Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.
We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:
The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
The most efficient processes and fastest response times
The best solutions and best customer service
Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.
Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility
Network Operations Programs Manager SSA
IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.
IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ON TOGETHER
Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.
We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.
Role Context
The Global Network Operations Programs Group (GNOP) executes FOCUS by identifying and managing programs of change that enable Global Network Operations to achieve standardized processes, service excellence, optimal efficiency and lowest operating cost.
The regional Operations programs team support the full end-to-end scope of Global Network Operations, is constantly aligned with Global Network Operations’ priorities and aligns with the other DHL Express functions to deliver improvements that are aligned on purpose, objectives and support the business needs. On behalf of the Global Network Operations group, we work closely with the various Business and IT teams, driving change of both a business operations process and IT solution nature.
The role of the Program Manager is to ensure a sound understanding of business process and applications within the (specific) scope of the role and how they are architected, developed, deployed and used (emphasis) by the business. You will be responsible for ensuring multiple projects/products running simultaneously across the organization deliver individually as expected and conform to an agreed overall roadmap that directs wider change over the short to medium term.
The role combines project/product management skills with subject matter expertise to translate quickly developjng business demands into the right IT and business solutions and/or process.
The role holder must manage all their relevant projects/programs/products in terms of senior stakeholder engagement, scope, inter-dependencies, costs, resources, and overall deliver to objectives and goals ensuring that any changes to Global SOP process/Standards and EGAP systems are documented and approved.
Work with and guide the regional and country deployment teams to ensure rapid deployment and realisation of business benefits derived from the new capabilities and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Project/Program Management: Responsible for overall business projects/program management ensuring task assignments are clear and all objectives met: Program/Project governance, organisation, plans, risks, Issues and reporting/communicating progress, and where needed contingency plans.
Stakeholder Engagement: You will be aware of and manage the rich variety of stakeholders involved in delivery of programs and projects. This is to align and gain buy-in to roadmaps, their timescales, resulting business changes and impact on resources (customer, business, IT, vendor) as well as benefits
Product Management: You will in your work be the subject matter expert on specific or groups of applications/products and manage the roadmap and enhancement of those same products.
Direct (and indirect) team management: Where requested, project team identification and on-boarding. Assemble, manage and coach the indirect/direct team (remote where applicable) and have active interest in the wider Global Programs and Ops community.
Conduct Regional and Facility Network Operations (onsite) Reviews as needed to ensure full operations alignment, support requirements definition (workshops) and beta deployments.
Business analysis, process review and requirements definition: Drive innovative ideas, solutions and products through leadership and action. New Processes and functions, Innovation, Regulatory, Costs reduction and Productivity improvement are factors for considerations. Ensure Global SOP is aligned with changes and updated.
User group management and communication: Functional input, changes management, prioritisation, project participation (testing) and progress transparency via regular reporting
Defining the Roadmap, Portfolio Program Management & Prioritisation: Define, represent and communicate programs strategy(ies) to all stakeholders. Implement harmonized program management process acting on a clear roadmap of deliverables, change and improvement, whilst balancing plans, strategy and criticality.
Software Development cycle participation: From idea/concept to launch of the capabilities across all areas within the domain. Business case, Project Brief/PID, Business project management, Process, Requirements, Testing and Acceptance to Training and Deployment preparation.
Deployment preparation and support: Ensure relevant training materials are available, conduct beta/pilots, preparing regions/country to deploy, support deployment with SMEs
Post program/project implementation and follow-up: Functional reviews, ensure correct application/usage of process/software, initiate corrective measures.
Support contingency operations for process and EGAP relevant issues: Support any contingency (or similar) analysis and actions with end to end knowledge and corrective measures.
• Operate in a customer focused, multi-national, Multi-Cultural environment – Internal and External
Specific Role Challenges
Possess a good understanding of the group’s end to end operational processes along with detailed knowledge of the Domain/Application being covered, Global SOP processes and standards and strategic challenges to manage the scope of the projects linked with an allocated program and enable achievement of the program objectives through specific projects.
Successful management and leadership of virtual project teams and multiple project stakeholders across multiple Programs and Projects within team.
Manage “deployment” activities where specified in order to ensure the capture of Business Benefits. Noted that core deployment phases and tasks are performed by the regions/countries.
Provide on-going support to country program leads on program areas
Develop user training material and deliver training programs to countries as required.
Success collaboration, interface and interaction with stakeholders
Most projects are defining, development and deployment of Express Global Application Portfolio (EGAP) solutions in which the Regional Teams realizes the deployment phases.
Minimum Requirements
Education & experience
Professional Project Management certification preferred. (eg PRINCE2 or PMP)
Preference for Degree OR equivalent experience.
Preferred certification or experience in requirements analysis/gathering, process definition and related work.
Skills
A minimum of 5 years of experience, including at least 2-3 years’ project/program management experience
Exposure to Business process, analysis and testing
Experience in managing process and requirements development
As a minimum experience across country and regional level preferred.
We are looking forward to your application.
Field Sales Executive – Gauteng
IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.
IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ON TOGETHER
Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.
We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.
Role Context
The Field Sales Executive will consult with business owners and introduce them to the #1 Logistics Company in the world. As a sales professional at DHL, you will own a territory and direct the largest, most complex and most strategically significant negotiations, reaching agreements that have significant impact on DPDHL’s bottom line.
The Field Sales Executive will maintain a high-level of customer service with existing customers and leverage relationships to expand business. Additionally, the sales professional will actively monitor and review customer sales activity and make adjustments to processes and strategies to help the business grow.
Key responsibilities
Ensure to visit all clients in respective base within the 90-day call cycle
Build revenue streams with current customers and evaluate opportunities to increase the relationship through face-to-face visits, problem solving and administrative follow-up
New business potential is also to be investigated at all existing clients during visits
Ensure to plan and perform 6 client visits per day, existing of maintenance visits, development visits and acquisition visits
Ensure that the daily client visits are planned and scheduled a week in advance as far as reasonably possible
Responsible for obtaining x4 First Time Buyers (FTBs) per month
Continuously uncover opportunities for new business within assigned territory by cultivating leads and utilising your network
Develop and implement an approach to secure major account customers (prospects) in the shortest time possible
Ensure that the % loss of customers per month remain as low as possible, but never exceed 10%
Pro-actively identify any risks to customer relationships and / or SPD figures and intervene accordingly to eliminate potential loss of revenue
Responsible to manage customer concerns or complaints timeously and in accordance to DHL procedures in order to limit potential loss of customers
Ensure effective pipeline management by upholding a pipeline strength of 40% (of total portfolio revenue) at all times
Responsible for growing the Shipments Per Day (SPD) figures according to local / country objectives
Responsible to strategically plan and execute best practice (in terms of sales) in order to continuously grow revenue with the respective territory
Collaborate with Sales, Finance and Operations teams to maximise sales and revenue growth within territory
Ensure that daily updates regarding client visits, client information, sales activity and any other required data are captured using the applicable CRM tools
Minimum Requirements
Education & experience
Matric / Grade 12
Commercial Degree/Diploma or related
3 years previous experience in Field Sales within related industry
Valid Drivers License and own reliable transport
Strong negotiation and communication skills (verbal and written)
We are looking forward to your application.
Sourcing Manager
About DHL and Procurement:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
DHL Corporate Procurement is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group – SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL is sourcing products, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our EMEA region.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.
We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in EMEA at Olifantsfontein or Midrand, South Africa.
Job Purpose:
Implement local and regional category specific strategies. Work closely with regional and sub-regional procurement teams to ensure identify and recommend ´best in class´ suppliers and maintain good. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.
Your tasks:
Provide professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of local or sub-regional frame contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key
Integrate Procurement as a value adding services at sub-regional / country level with the country DHL divisions by executing a professional Business Relationship Management. Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
Provide professionalized strategic sourcing of goods and services and transportation capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope.
Your profile:
5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
We offer:
Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
International and virtual environment.
Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
Tempting Compensation and benefits.
DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.
Graduate: Finance – Transport
BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY
Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.
We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business. Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives. And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.
At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…
Graduate: Finance – Transport
Job Purpose
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Graduate (on the CIMA route) to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your financial knowledge in a practical setting, working closely with our supply chain operations to drive efficiency and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist with preparation of monthly financial results (source data from Oracle, analyse the information, check for completeness and accuracy, raise journals, monitor and review the results once updated with reasons for variations.
· Assist with revenue management ensuring timeous and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational strategies.
· Conduct cost analysis and assist in budgeting and forecasting for supply chain operations.
· Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
· Interpretation of financial and interrelated operational information.
· Submitting monthly financial information accurately and timeously to meet deadlines.
· Project Management.
· Continuous Improvement.
· Vendor Management.
· Providing management of the Distribution Centre with the appropriate level of Financial and Administrative skills and support.
· To act as a link between the financial/administrative processes and operational functions.
Qualifications & Experience
· Matric Certificate.
· BCom Degree with focus on Finance / Accounting.
· CIMA Qualification preferable.
· Strong financial acumen and excellent team dynamics.
· Computer Literate.
· Good understanding of quality as a key value.
DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills
· Sound Interpersonal skills and strong analytical ability.
· Effective communication skills.
· Ability to work with and communicate with all the role players, Internal & External Customers, Principles, Tranship operations.
· Ability to understand and accurately carry out instructions.
· Maintains effective relationships with customers.
· Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions.
· Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment.
· Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs.
· Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others’ views.
· Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy.
· Communicates strategy.
· Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives.
· Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives.
· Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed.
· Champions continuous improvement and innovation.
· Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others.
· Provides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback.
· Provides employees with development opportunities.
· Supports employees with career opportunities.
· Inspires others to develop themselves.
· Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values.
· Actively seeks feedback to improve performance.
· Develops new skills and modifies behaviours based on feedback.
· Takes personal responsibility for career and development.
Languages
English – verbal and written.
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We wish you all the best with your applications
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