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Manager, Hub Operation Projects, Singapore

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Singapore
Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023

Job Req Number: 70022
Time Type: Full Time

Purpose of Position

To ensure that movement of cargoes is coordinated smoothly and optimize the storage control of the warehouse. Also responsible for ensuring the safety and health condition of the warehouse is following the Company’s policy on health and safety so as to provide a safe working environment for the warehouse staff.

Key Tasks

  • To take charge and be accountable for all daily operations of the assigned warehouse and ensure compliance with area guidelines and company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any policy or regulation from local authority and the freight forwarding industry.
  • Coordinate and liaise with Customer- & Operations Service and Contractors for collection, delivery, storage, and transfers of all shipments to shippers and consignees daily in accordance with the SOP or any instructions from the operation team.
  • Management of complaints for service failures from external and internal parties (within functional scope), including timely reporting, execution of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
  • C2C & eDC system updating.
  • Select, train, develop, motivate, and supervise subordinates; promote teamwork, evaluate performance, and has disciplinary reward responsibilities.
  • Provide leadership and support for continuing process improvement efforts so that operations can operate at an optimal cost with highest efficiencies.
  • Control and utilize manpower effectively through planning, organizing, and scheduling to maximize operations and administrations within budget.
  • Maintain and monitor quality of service by ensuring that DSV’s defined services are met and recommend new and improved methods to enhance the service level.
  • Provide support to projects, sales and marketing, global accounts to achieve optimum workflow efficiency for the department and Company.
  • Monitor performance on operational excellence and initiate corrective measures.
  • Ensure KPIs are met for the assigned account.
  • Provide back-up to departmental staff as required.
  • Promote, present, and adhere to DSV’s professionalism and policies at all times.
  • Any other job-related tasks as assigned by the superior.
  • Adherence to the Code of Conduct policy of the DSV Group

Competencies

Good ability to

  • Take decisions and be accountable, demonstrating managerial courage and taking responsibility while managing risk.
  • Integrate and coordinate resources across functions and boundaries, building and using networks, encouraging collaboration across borders, being open to outside input and sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Lead people, including hiring and retaining talent, directing reports, defining KPI’s and monitoring performance.
  • Influence, negotiate and to present and articulate.
  • Understand the commercial opportunities within the supply chains and to cooperate with sales counterparts to translate these into revenue streams.
  • Has an entrepreneurial mindset and is skilled at identifying business opportunities and setting respective strategy.
  • Has a strong financial acumen
  • Recognize Industry and Market trends and developments.
  • Willingness to challenge the status quo and to drive innovation and change.
  • Planning & Organizing (Ability to prioritize, plan, assign & control)
  • Time management (monitoring performance against deadlines and milestones into C2C & eDC)
  • High stress level (Ability to work under pressure and deal with tight deadlines)
  • Be authentic, approachable, open, and honest.

Experience & Education

  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience either on the forwarder or warehouse management.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in people management and leadership, including recruitment, training & development, coaching, conflict, and performance management.
  • Knowledge in speaking English & Malay.
  • Knowledge in writing skill English.
  • Preferred with forklift license.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of more than 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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