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DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: Johannesburg
Job Posting Title: Logitsics Engineer
Time Type: Full-time

Main purpose of the role

This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget and within the agreed scope and quality levels within the DSV governance framework. To do this, the role must interface with all project stakeholders. The PM works closely with internal/external clients to consult on client requirements, expectation management, risk and issue management, change management.

This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analysing & developing value adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
It is vital for the success of this position for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions, with DSV values, policies and strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business.
Successful collaboration with Global IT, Operations teams, contractors, & other internal and external stakeholders is critical

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

Post Graduate Diploma Project Management, (B-Com Project Management) and foundational level certification in either Prince2 or PMBoK, and ProSCI practitioner (or equivalent certification) is required.

Advanced computer Literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Microsoft Visio (advanced), Microsoft Project (advanced), Excel (advanced), Project Portfolio management software (such as Clarity, PPO, etc.)

Job Related Requirements

Project Management experience: >/= 3 years in logistics environment, supply chain management, including Client implementation/Take-Ons and managing project teams
Warehouse and Operational Management experience: > 3 years with demonstrated knowledge of best practices
Leadership experience in Project or Operations role: > 2 years with effective staff performance management& development
Facilitation skills: > 3 years effective experience in leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem-solving activities for effective outcomes
Financial: > 3 years effective experience in developing budgets & managing actual versus budget, including CAPEX, OPEX and P&L’s
Contractual: experience in directly supporting contract and service level development and negotiations with clients and vendors
Unendorsed license & own transport
Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa & International
Excellent written & verbal communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team-based environment
Ability to employ effective problem-solving abilities
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Detail oriented, high work rate & quality of work

Added Advantages for the role

Industrial Engineering qualification
Distribution, Import and Exports Best Practice: w.r.t. operational processes
General business acumen and sound knowledge of procurement principles, engineering, economics and fundamental accounting principles
Warehouse Design and Configuration aligned to Best Practices, OHS and Legal Compliance: Extensive knowledge and experience
Applied negotiation skills
Applied risk management skills
Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P, etc
SAIIE accreditation will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required
- Project Office (Clarity)

AQP (Advanced Quality Process) Facilitation
Scheduling (Microsoft Projects)
Product based planning (Microsoft Visio)
Service Request Management (Cherwell)
Project Cost Management (SAP, Webcost)

Activity and resource planning: making a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and align s with the organization’s overall business strategy. Part of the plan is defining the project’s scope and determining what resources are available, estimating time and financial commitment, as well as how to monitor and report on the project’s progress, identify, and manage project dependencies.
Manage Project Execution Manage Projects to complete on time and on budget. Coordinates completion and transition between phases, tasks and teams
Assembling and Leading Project Team: assigning tasks and deadlines, utilizing too is to collaborate Schedule and facilitation of regular meetings to obtain status updates and chart progress, real locate resources to balance workloads and to evaluate competencies and capabilities of team members. Organizing and motivating team members Group facilitations (such workshops and Advanced Quality Planning).
Time Management: define, schedule and accurately estimate the task duration to develop and maintain a realistic schedule
Cost estimating and developing the budget: Develop the budget for proper funding, and maintain actual spend versus approved budget
Quality and Satisfaction: Deliver satisfying results to stakeholders, keep constant communication
Change Management: Ensure Change management is integrated into project management by planning change management at the same time as project planning and delivering change management according to schedule
Risks and issues Management: Apply sound risk management principles to all aspects of projects &engineering activities to ensure all risk factors are avoided, mitigated and/o r managed in the best interests of DSV business, clients and staff. Objective of this is also to reduce the time and cost of project execution. Management of Issues through the proper DSV Project governance and escalation protocols
Monitoring Progress: Monitor and analyse both expenditures and team performance and to always take corrective measures efficiently
Escalation Management: Timely escalations of project issues/challenges to executive sponsor.
Reporting and Documentation: Reporting on projects according to the defined structures and project management method
Stakeholder Management: To develop and maintain sound stakeholder (incl. relationships based on competence, respect and trust
Contractual Support contract development and/o r negotiation with clients and suppliers
Procurement Management Support supplier selection and management aligned with so und ethical business practice and DSV Policy
Project Steering Committee Meetings: Prepare for and facilitate project steering committee meetings.
Project Framework and Governance: Ensure use of disciplined, officially sanctioned DSV project management processes
Travel: Reasonable local and international travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives.

Additional Job Information

Be loyal, trustworthy employee and partner to your project executive(s)
Have subject matter knowledge, specifically with regards to implementing enterprise systems.
Have good, respectful, and positive work relationships with ALL counterparts and you are perceived as a respected and pleasant colleague to work with
Be firm, but flexible; Listen to your counterparts, but make your own decisions and structures
Follow DSV guidelines, procedures, processes, and structures
Ability to work in a structured way
Ability to build, maintain, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary project team

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

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