Senior Director

3 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand DHL Full time

We are pleased to announce a rare and outstanding opportunity for a Senior Director Operations position on our senior leadership team.

We’re on the look-out for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who is looking for their next challenge, and who is dedicated to creating and developing great customer relationships. You’ve got to be sharp, and you must be on your game every day because you will be an essential part of everyday life.

With a global network in over 220 countries and territories, at DHL Supply Chain we create competitive advantages for our customers through customised warehousing and transportation services. We combine our global scale with local expertise and sector experience. Every day we connect people, improving their lives.

When you work with us, you'll find that we deliver results; without compromising on respect.

At DHL, we know our people are our strength and hire talented people from all backgrounds. We work hard to make sure a career with DHL is as satisfying and successful as it can be. Our culture is focused on personal commitment - to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment.

**IN THIS JOB YOU WILL BE**:

- A high calibre leader who can bring out the best in others, create trust and loyalty with both our people and customers, whilst delivering excellence
- Leading and managing the strategic direction of large 3PL multi-client operations serving blue chip customers across multiple sectors
- Leading the strategic customer direction, utilizing your relationship and stakeholder management skills to meet and align customer expectations with business objectives across key account management, customer profitability, renewals and supporting the business development team with new business growth
- Accountable for operational and financial performance for your division based on our 3 bottom lines of employer of choice, provider of choice and investment of choice
- Leading and developing your management and overall team of ~200 staff
- Motivating and maintaining a sense of purpose for your leadership team and operation based on company values of respect and results
- Driving a culture of health and safety and risk management
- An active leader with a can-do attitude, who's passionate about doing things the right way the first time
- As part of the senior management team reporting to the Managing Director, supporting and driving our business direction and strategy

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE?**
- A strong senior leadership background with the proven ability to influence, lead and motivate across all levels and stakeholders to consistently achieve outstanding results
- An in-depth understanding of 3PL/ 4PL logistics including strong distribution centre and supply chain management skills is essential
- Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strengths in relationship management and negotiation
- Proven experience in building high performing and highly engaged teams as well as growing talent through your adept coaching and mentoring skills
- Bachelor’ degree, MBA / Master degree preferred or relevant equivalent experience required
- Solid financial skills that include developing targets, maintaining budgets, and preparing business cases for new initiatives and investments
- Strong business acumen including commercial and contract negotiation
- Operational excellence leadership skills, ensuring standards are maintained and or improved as required, exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles preferred
- Proven experience working in a large global company with multiple stakeholders, matrix reporting and shared services
- Strong numeracy skills along with open and highly effective verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to think on your feet, manage multiple conflicting priorities effectively and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- A great opportunity to make your mark in a growing and essential industry, DHL Supply Chain offers amazing career development (both locally and globally)
- Access to one of the most innovative and comprehensive “Certified International Specialist” training programmes in the world
- Join a Certified Great Place To Work
- Attractive salary, Monday to Friday role
- You’ll be part of a highly engaged diverse team of passionate people and experiences
- Access to fast moving and innovative supply chain technology
- Work for a company who is committed to living responsibly which means not only adhering to ethical standards and norms but also social commitment and responsibility towards the environment
- Well-developed health and well-being programmes
- Opportunity to contribute to and participate in organisation wide initiatives to engage and grow talent
- A supportive work environment where excellent work is rewarded.

If you have a passion for delivering value to clients and developing high performing teams to produce excellent results, we would love to h



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