Regional Customer Implementation - Senior Manager (m/w/d)

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

Regional Customer Implementation - Senior Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Regional Customer Implementation Director Freight Forwarding is responsible for leading and overseeing the successful onboarding and integration of new and existing customers into the company's European freight forwarding services. This role ensures that customer requirements are thoroughly understood and met through strategic planning, coordination, and execution of implementation projects. The director collaborates with cross-functional teams, including commercial, product, operations, IT, and other internal functions, to deliver seamless, efficient, and high-quality implementation processes. By driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining strong customer relationships, the director aims to enhance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall business growth.

The position can be based in Switzerland, Germany, UK or Netherlands.

How you will contribute

Business Implementation Management:

Lead, coordinate and support implementation projects for assigned accounts, through the test phase (trial shipments) and go live production, up to the point where all stakeholders are satisfied that the operations and services are running successfully
Develop detailed implementation plans based on the awarded contract details.
Setup and manage cross functional project teams based on the contract requirements.
Assist with establishing systems requirements and coordinate systems integration between the customer, 3rd parties, and DP World where required.
Develop and document business processes and procedures incl. business process flows, reporting and system integration requirements.
Identify and support the development of metrics/measurement tools according to the customer’s requirements and DP World’s capabilities.
Establish SOP’s and ensure that DP World’s branches/staff understand the account’s requirements and expectations, and follow-up with appropriate corrective action when needed.
Initiate and coordinate training on business processes and customer facing IT applications for customers, suppliers and DP World branches.
Support post go-live operations as required by the customer or DP World.
Support in the development of customer solutions proposals, including but not limited to defining the related implementation concept or the proposed operational process.

Project Management:

Manage business implementation projects.
Coordinate internal and external project stakeholders.
Define and follow-up project timelines in order to meet project objectives and customer expectations.
Monitor and report project status and implementation progress.
Ensure that business impacts of project are properly managed and communicated.
Provide a report at the end of each implementation project detailing the lessons learned and future improvements required in the overall implementation process.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization Initiatives:

Identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency gains.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvement projects.
Monitor and report on the progress and impact of improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements.

Training and Development:

Provide training and guidance to team members on process governance and continuous improvement methodologies.
Foster a culture of learning and innovation within the global air and ocean freight teams.
Coordinate onboarding new trading partners, including carriers, suppliers, and customers, to enable EDI data exchange.
Facilitate communication and testing with external partners to ensure compliance with EDI standards.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Collect, analyse, and interpret data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent processes and standards.
Engage with stakeholders to gather input and feedback for business implementation process enhancements.
Responsible for the transversal management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound.
Always act as an ambassador for DP World when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will bring

Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in freight forwarding, business implementation, continuous improvement in the logistics industry.
Strong organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign and control).
Good knowledge of EDI and API standards, protocols, and supply chain visibility applications.
Project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects
Strong understanding of air and ocean freight operations and regulations.
Goal and team driven, good motivator and facilitator to ensure that set targets are achieved.
Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.