Job Opportunities at DSV

Main Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate is required to secure new business opportunities that are aligned with the organizations preferred client profile and to achieve all revenue targets. To strengthen market position by locating, developing, defining, promoting, negotiating, and securing new business by closing the sale.

Job Related Requirements:

• Minimum of  3  years’ experience in freight forwarding and commercial experience
• Strong understanding of the incoterms, air & ocean freight, forwarding & clearing functions
• Strong business development skills alongside relationship building skills
• Understanding of supply chain advantageous
• Strong presentation skills
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license

Additional Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and build a Sustainable Sales Pipeline
• Manage all opportunities, Accounts and Productivity on Dynamics our prescribed CRM system
• Manage an effective Diary
• Build strategic relationships at multiple levels within their client base
• Focus on Consultative Selling to strengthen the company’s position from a supply chain perspective 

Electives

• A result orientated, hardworking, self- starter who has a positive attitude and works well within a team environment
• A positive thinker, you are the kind of individual who constantly challenges yourself to exceed expectations and is not easily deterred from achieving goals
• Excellent interpersonal & administration skills with accurate pipeline forecasting
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the business, good persuasive, and negotiation skills
• Excellent processing & time management skills 
• Driving success via using initiative, determination & persistent

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering an advantage.
• Experience in planning, warehouse -and transport industry an advantage
• Knowledge in WMS and TMS software/apps
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for data management and reporting

Job Related Requirements

• 3 years experience in expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing of workload
• 3 years experience in a warehousing environment
• 3 years minimum experience in Inbound environment as a requirement
• Intricate understanding of work balancing and capacity planning between multiple departments within an operation tfind synergies tbe able tachieve the highest output from a limited amount of resources
• Sound and proven skills in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring.
• Must be able tmeet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance tPolicies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
• Very good analytical and -problem solving skills, and ability tthink logically.
• Be able tlead and manage a team
• Comfortable presenting & communicating tall levels of management

Added Advantages for this role

• Warehouse experience & understanding Expediting, Planning & Scheduling experience Experience in healthcare and retail environment

Main purpose of the role

This role will be responsible for for the expediting, planning, scheduling & balancing inbound activities tensure internal & external requirements are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the customer’s business
• Understand the customer’s customer requirements
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with clients
• Deep understanding of contractual SLAs & KPIs
• Adherence tHSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence ttasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due toperational requirements.
• Query management
• Complete daily system checks tensure all orders are planned and executed as per customer KPI’s
• Senior Logistics Coordinator:
• Daily analysis of the inbound schedules and capacities, compare it tthe available resources and create an optimal warehouse and transport execution plan tachieve the highest output for the facility
• Plan according tSLA
• Ensure available time tprocess specific lines and units tachieve required SLA
• Ensure execution of the inbound plan
• Timeously communication of deviation of the inbound plan
• Have clear and consistent communication within and between relevant stakeholders tensure all achievements and exceptions are managed pro-actively tensure proper management of expectations
• Must push back trelevant stakeholders when the targets are not achievable and create alternatives tthe challenges tensure best outcome is achieved
• Job Rotation: Rotation amongst team members tcreate flexibility and personal growth.

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Main purpose of the role

R-SSC Junior Business Controller‘s mission is to analyze the P&L (above EBITA), reporting on different entities within the Region and ensuring the financials are accurate and reliable and driving profitbability and performance within the business. The business Controller needs to support the Country Management/Managing Director with clear and objective comments on different daily business matters based on the site performance and provide Operations with a means of guidance on its decisions regarding its business performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the internal reporting (management accounts based on SAP SAC/GR and TMS reports) to business and provide detailed comments on the main events that occurred during the month (variance analysis)
• Analyze the site results and propose different initiatives to improve the profitability
• Assist in preparing the monthly rebill analysis to present to MD’s in Exco for RSSC
• Organise and guide the budget process with business.
• Prepare rolling forecasts for business to review and approve and then report to Group or Regional Management
• Analyse and improve the different processes regarding the estimations of the work in progress (run off’s) and gross profit
• Follow-up the evolution of the EBIT in terms of volumes/margin and deliver a forecast for month end
• Prepare and present reports to business – sales reports, client profitability/returns
• Be the point of contact between the Regional Shared Service centre and Operations
• Drive net working capital improvements with the business
• Ensure the SAP Controlling structure (cost centre) is validated by the business and afterwards transferred to the Region for updating in SAP
• Analyse and report on staff costs (detailed review), FTE’s, etc.
• Participate in the Local Management meetings representing the R-SSC
• Ensure that the different Financial processes are respected locally not only by the Finance employees but also Operational persons
• Monitor effectiveness of key controls by completing the necessary key control documentation.
• Participate in the Compliance process (Group Company register, SAP/Webcost access / Integrum/Tax Tools/Planon/ESG)
• Review of the risk and opportunities balance sheet files and make the necessary adjustments/elevations etc by working with other RSSC departments and business
• Assist with the Group and Local Statutory audits (IFRS) by providing local relevant information requested by the auditors
• Prepare and present any special reporting required by business (Board presentations/business cases)
• Guide the business on important financial decisions and strategy
• Perform regular Controller visits (internal audit) to the relevant entities and report back to business on issues and recommendations and ensure they are rectified where necessary
• Drive profitability and performance within the business through P&L reviews, training and support
• Prepare P&L variance reports and analyse the result to identify errors and reallocations
• Assist in addressing branch queries and giving feedback to business
• Ad hoc duties as and when required

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• BCom accounting degree or international equivalent Essential
• Advanced SAP ERP and Excel knowledge

Job Related Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a business controlling/financial controlling role
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to indirectly supervise and influence other department employees.
• Must be controls and process focused.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deliver on deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial statements and reports.
• Must have a valid and unendorsed driver’s licence.
• Must be a team player.
• Must possess good time management skills.
• Ability to work long hours of overtime when necessary
• Self Starter who will use own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a creative and problem solving approach.

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Job-Related Requirements

• Minimum of  2 years’ experience in  Freight Forwarding environment end to end process
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a client retention capacity

Electives

• Client liaison
• Forwarding experience
• Proven track record of service excellence
• Experience in managing freight RFQ’s and tenders

Main Purpose of the Role

To ensure all activities regarding the management of designated key accounts are executed and that the assigned key account portfolio grows as per the annual incentive scheme.

Duties & Responsibilities

DAILY

• Assist with any queries customers may have and work with operations in updating and resolving as required.
• Compile estimates when required.
• Attend daily meetings with operations to improve customer service.
• Monitor the communication and distribution of status reports.
• Assist and support the operation any ‘out-of-ordinary’ freight requirements, such as COD’s or handcarrys.
• Updating and maintaining CRM system (MS Dyanmics).
• Compile estimates when required.

WEEKLY

• Weekly operational meetings with customers.
• Weekly, monthly and bi-monthly meetings with clients (Target 8 calls per week/ CBR’s & QBR’s).
• Facilitating operational meetings between client and DSV operational controllers.
• Identifying opportunities for extension business growth / insurance / customs consultancy. 
• Focusing on customer requirements and driving continuous improvements.
• Deliver quantified value to customers by designing and implementing supply chain solutions that benefit the customer and DSV.
• Attend to all stakeholder queries and requests (internal & external).
• Work with other business units of DSV to develop long-term customer partnerships with all DSV divisions.
• Update SOP’s for client and DSV internal business process as well as CIT documents.
• Keep Records on MicroSoft Dynamics up to date with all meetings, leads, opportunities and client contact information.

MONTHLY

• Compiling monthly management reports and present to customer on a monthly basis
• Manager customer statements and overdues, as well as actively working with operations and finance to solve any invoice queries the customer may have.
• Maintaining and updating rate profiles
• Manage cooks tours
• Manage and resolve CSP surveys and feedback.
• Review customer GP report and feedback to management on portfolio growth.
• Present opportunities for additional revenue and business growth within your designated customer portfolio.

OTHER DUTIES

• To build the DSV and Port Elizabeth branch culture.
• Covering of fellow employee’s desk during absence as a result of sick leave or annual leave
• Customer dinners and general entertainment as and when required.
• Managing customer tenders and RFQ’s ensuring DSV re-secure existing business and gain additional lanes where possible.
• Manage and assist with ISV’s.
• Manage quarterly ROIC with feedback and engage in negotiations with customers where increases are required.
• Manage annual price increase process.