Head of Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Limited

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That's why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers - helping them deliver better results everyday.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Air Freight

JOB ID: GLAV-259502
Location: Lagos
Employemnt Type: Full Time

Job Description

• In this specific position you will lead AFR Ops/CS sub-function at the country level and provide input to and lead the implementation of functional strategy to deliver flow of goods and information across the customer’s global supply chain utilizing air transportation, maximizing profitability and optimizing utilization of business and human assets in line with country’s business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policiesJoin us in connecting people and improving lives!.

Responsibilities
In this Head of Air Freight position:

• You will formulate AFR strategy in line with country business strategy and requirements, global guidelines and policies
• You will lead planning and implementation of AFR plans, measures and budgets to achieve operational results driving profitability, volume growth and service expansion
• You will develop plans, organize and control large country projects and initiatives to provide fast, reliable, efficient and affordable AFR solutions
• You will lead effective AFR operational management through end-to-end capacity management, optimization of network procurement, implementation of consolidation opportunities, etc.
• You will oversee and take decisions for operation sites, procurement of capacity, technical support (buying, capacity, etc.) and local purchasing in country according to global policy
• You will monitor and act on preferred carrier usage and related incentive deals in the country
• You will steer market profiling and customer/ competitor research and analysis activities to understand and identify market opportunities and challenges
• You will define effective pricing strategies to sustain profitable growth, and guide identification and implementation of new products within country and provide input on solution design and service elements
• You will liaise with sales to support interaction with key customers and provide pricing and margin guidance, support on bids, RFQs and customer presentations
• You will set and monitor implementation to compliance standards, procedures and specifications for the country in line with global guidelines
• You will have to benchmark and embed best in class infrastructure and practices for AFR at the country level
• You will use available tools to proactively monitor and improve performance
• You will conduct regular dialogues with team to review quality and performance levels vs targets.

Requirements
Now, here’s what we need from you:

• Master's Degree
• Excellent communicator in English both written and verbal.
• More than 8 years’ experience within the same 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online