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DHL Project Manager - Houston, TX in Houston, Texas

414183BR

Auto req ID:

414183BR

Company:

DHL

Job Code:

Operations_ Specialist

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.

Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Projects Senior Project Manager. As a member of the Senior Industrial Projects Team, the primary role is to manage, coordinate, and control all activities associated with the shipping and logistics across all areas of supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver overall logistics service to the client

Analyze KPIs to ensure efficiency and procedures are maintained

Liaise with client on a scheduled basis to review service provision and develop business opportunities

Responsible for contract negotiations

Account retention and development

Within the limits of the role assures safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements

Within the limits of the role accountable for overall project delivery to time and budget as well as expected results for HSE and client satisfaction

Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the Company

Manages and coordinates activities of project personnel by direct supervision

Supervise operations and logistics teams across all locations

Global high level logistics planning

Support and supervision of key shipments if required

Support team members during peak periods in different areas of operation when required

Ensure project compliance with Customs and other shipping regulations

Ensure evaluations of Service Providers are reviewed and audited

Drive and manage search for improved services and rates from Service Providers

Ensure project shipment processing is executed in line with quality & safety procedures

Ensure all financial and administrative activities comply with the Company’s standards, at all times

Have overview and sign off of all SOPs relating to the project in conjunction with Contracts Manager and KAM

Provide direction and support to team

Provide team with targets against agreed timelines

Performance Management – appraisal, evaluation, staff development

Encourage and create a spirit of co-operation between teams in different locations

Provide manpower planning for Logistics function within Supply Chain

Assist in the management of personnel issues within the Logistics Team where required

Attend meetings with entire Logistics Team to give all members the opportunity to receive information and give feedback where required

Provide motivation and drive to deliver the above in an integrated team environment and proactively contribute towards all activities to meet the Projects overall objectives

Position Title:

Project Manager - Houston, TX

Job Category:

Project Management

Minimum Education Required:

High School/GED

City*:

Houston

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Skills / Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required

BA/BS degree preferred

5+ years of experience required

Strong operational skills

Strong knowledge of logistics

Heavy lift domestic trucking experience

Strong management skills

State*:

Texas

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