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Route Development Manager

oute Development Manager

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 Route Development Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Route Development Manager (RDM) is responsible to drive growth on the specific trade lanes assigned to the RDM. The individual will focus on developing the right focus on the AFR product within the trade, including establishing product relevant value propositions and supporting the Sales team in closing business on the trade lanes. The RDM is the focal point for Sales into the product on the trade lanes and links Trade Management & the local sales organization, in particular the AFR Major Field Sales team. Join us in connecting people and improving lives! 

In this Route Development Manager position   

• Drive growth for AFR product based on the appointed trade lanes and drive the Field Sales community together with the AFR local management to focus on selected trade lanes as per the trade lane plan.
• Pipeline
• Drive the required pipeline together with local Sales management to ensure it reflects the chosen focus areas and is robust enough to deliver on the required volume growth and profitability.

• Work with sales locally to ensure opportunities are moved through the funnel and ensure that the pipeline velocity matches the required volume target.
• Drive effective pipeline reviews that are focused on real opportunities allowing profitable growth.

• Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Provide guidance to the local sales team on where and what to sell, and personally engage in customer opportunities, including target customer characteristics.
  • Work with country sales to develop solid local growth plans and specific go-to-market strategies/value propositions, including focus customer/commodity/industry segments & customer target definitions from a product point of view.
  • Build and execute an annual program of activities to support the growth required, e.g. sales campaigns, must win RFQs, suggested investments required, etc.
• Shipped To Profile (STP)
  • Drive country STP follow up on customer wins to ensure all won business materializes.
• Pricing
  • Engaging Trade Management for a solid understanding of the current market developments and procurement levels, in order to ensure competitive pricing is available for Sales
• Customer engagement
  • Engage relevant customer opportunities to support the local organization with a win strategy and pricing approach.
  • Sponsor several large local customers.
• Overseas engagement
  • Drive engagement with overseas RDMs as per the trade plan and focus countries, especially the MEA RDM from a region perspective.
• Local Carrier Management
  • Engage locally with carriers and procure as per Trade Management guidance.

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• In-depth knowledge of the logistics industry especially the airfreight product both imports and exports.
• In-depth knowledge of the different markets and trade lanes.
• Clear result orientation and commercial mindset.
• Strategic but action-oriented mindset which contributes to the business.
• Strong commercial sense and motivation to serve the customers.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong Customer-facing and interaction skills.
• Excellent Communication skills – spoken and written.
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• International travel required.
• 5-8 years of experience in the airfreight forwarding industry.
• Sales experience is an advantage.
• Used to work in a multinational environment and in a large corporation.
• Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or a related field.

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

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:

• 3-3,5+ 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.

Logistician x 4 (Assembly and Bodyshop)

Job Purpose:

To purposefully pick/sort/pack parts/components to be moved via motorized equipment from one process to the next. To identify any defective part/component and remove for proper quality inspection to determine if in.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure adherence to the company’s rules and regulations as documented in company’s disciplinary policy

• Ensure that housekeeping is maintained

• Ensure safe work practice as defined during induction and health and safety related training and awareness campaigns

• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures in the area

• Report any defects, queries and unresolved issues to Team Leader or Supervisor for resolution

• Ensure that all checklists are filled in correctly and on time in line with Standard Operating Procedures

• Perform e-kanban counter counts

• Perform master data checks

• Perform any other duties as and when it arises

Qualifications, Experience & Attributes:

• Grade 12/Matric (English & Mathematics/Math Literacy)

• 2-3 Years’ experience

• Good written and verbal communication and understanding of basic mathematical principles

• Actively seeks feedback to improve performance

• Takes personal responsibility for career and development

• Ability to decide and initiate action.

• Ability to work with people.

• Ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations.

• Ability to cope with under pressure 

Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

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 Logistics Coordinator in Cape Town.

Administer import/ export plans and processes to provide preparation and clearance of documentation through the relevant authorities and guide and advise customers on import/ export operations and regulations in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies Join us in connecting people and improving lives!                         

Logistics Coordinator

• Administer import/ export plans and processes to optimize service and performance
• Perform transactional operational tasks related to import/ export in adherence to regulations and internal procedures
• Undertake import/ export entries and support operational activities as per internal procedures and latest local customs regulations
• Prepare calculations for duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of merchandise imported/ exported from/ to foreign destinations
• Draft, distribute and archive all required import/ export documents
• Check invoices and shipping documents to enhance accordance with federal regulations
• Verify entries to ensure customer requirements are met and suggest routine corrective actions in case of deviations
• Ensure export, import and gateway operations are as per business guidelines and compliant with set expectations
• Administer IT systems related tasks to provide updated information on shipment
• Cooperate with internal functions such as customer service, product, sales, etc.
• Connect with overseas office to check and verify shipment information
• Resolve recurring issues, and suggest enhancements for import/ export work methods focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• 2 year’s experience     
• Bachelor’s degree                   

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

 DHL Global Forwarding 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, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Warehouse Supervisor, Durbanville

Job Purpose

Develop and administer warehouse and ground operations plans and processes to provide smooth operations for movement, storage and inventory control of materials, finished goods, tools and packaging and to meet cost, quality, customer and market-specific requirements in line with the business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines and policies

Typical Business Titles

Traffic & Distribution Analyst, Shipping & Distribution Officer

Differentiator

· Subject matter expert who applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

· Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision

· Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex

Key Tasks

· Execute warehouse and manual handling plans and processes for safe and efficient operations

· Implement warehouse activities efficiently to maintain the required operations and service performance turnaround time

· Verify adequate flow of logistics from the warehouses to the working areas and conduct physical count

· Track cargo movement and storage at the warehouse in order to maximize space utilization for storing and distributing material goods including raw materials, finished products, tools and packaging materials

· Support inventory planning and maintain accurate inventory in the warehouse, including customer-supplied inventory and packing material, and ensure timely replenishment

· Perform inventory cycle counts, wall to wall counts, and correct inventory discrepancies of customer owned inventory

· Execute and track safety and security measures to ensure goods and equipment safely operated, and properly maintained and stored

· Draft analysis reports and data such as shipment data, stock turnover and stock level data and share with the customer

· Support coordination of delivery schedules with shippers and customers, and assist in claims processing and shipment tracking

· Gather and provide supporting documents for accurate and timely customer billing

· Examine the working business model of the assigned operations center, seek opportunities, recommend and implement steps to upgrade/ improve

· Study and resolve issues in day-to-day warehouse and ground operations and execute practices focusing on promoting efficiency, faster service and lower costs

· Manage and execute warehouse/distribution center activities related to movement, tools, and packaging (e.g. pickers and packers)

· Pack items for shipment according to specifications

· Receive or inspect goods, scan and verify items against the shipment record

· Manage transshipment and sorting activities (e.g. within sorting centers)

· Operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts and goods

· Consolidate shipments

· Perform Unit load devices

Stakeholders

· Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers

· May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches

· Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DHL managers

· Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders

· Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees

Management Responsibility

· Individual contributor who may manage two or fewer employees

· May direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs

· Coach and review the work of lower level professionals

Skills

Warehousing, Forklift Operator, heavy lifting, Scanning, Shipping, Loading, Sorting, Packing, Picking, First Choice, Data Entry, Workplace Safety, Occupational Health, Performance Management, Performance Dialog, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Technology Trends, DHL Business Knowledge, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Market Research, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Feedback, Presentation & Storytelling, Facilitation

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Experience Level

more than 4 years

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We wish you all the best with your applications