Strategic Project Manager at DSV

Job Description

This position requires a very strong individual who is hungry for knowledge within the logistics industry. Someone who has an engineering mindset, who is adaptable to change and can utilise out-of-th-box strategies to project plan solutions for business.

Long hours with high work rate and quality output.

Adaptable to change and innovation focused.

Detail orientated.

Main Purpose:

Project and Programme management of Strategic Projects. Work as executive assistant to CEO of Africa. Ensuring compliance to DSV standards and policies as well as the development & roll-out of best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating and assisting with Client proposals and presentations
• Evaluate and analyse data, processes and material flow related to existing operations in order to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes.
• Develop business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.
• Documenting, monitoring and communicating project timelines, milestones and objectives.
• Establishing task teams and guiding them through process of stabilization of operations
• Follow disciplined change management process to ensure that implemented changes that are sustainable.
• Problem solving facilitation and training where required
• Developing innovative solutions with clients
• Working closely with PMO, BCM & IT teams to ensure standardization of best practices in DSV

Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering (Preferably a 4yr BEng/BSc)
• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Industrial Engineering Experience in logistics environment: 1 - 3 years minimum.
• Advanced MS Office Skills.
• Ability to travel around SA as well as globally for extended periods.
• Ability to work longer hours if required.

Added Advantages:

• Warehouse Design and Costing
• Pricing and Solutions RFQ’s
• WMS / ERP Systems skill and experience
• Customer relations experience
• Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles
• Problem solving skills.