District Manager

District Manager
Ref.: US - 27242

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.

Working for DHL Global Forwarding means working for the global market leader in air and ocean freight.

At DHL Global Forwarding, our expertise lies in the fast and flexible transportation of goods and merchandise across all continents. We not only supply comprehensive international logistic services, but also play an active role in reducing C02 emissions as seen in our GoGreen product portfolio.

Overall Role Purpose

    Arranges the movement of freight by various transportation methods, including Air, Ocean, and Ground, on behalf of exporters and importers for DHL's import, export, trans-border and domestic product lines. Serves as the single point of coordination (i.e. "middleman") between customers, customs brokers, and shipping carriers.

 Accountabilities

 Expedites the daily activities of all operational functions ensuring client satisfaction is successfully achieved and company policies adhered to with the goal of maximizing profitability for the company.

 Process

     Identifies markets to be grown or maintained and develops appropriate business strategies. Responsible for development and implementation of special projects.
    Ensures compliance with preferred carriers is maintained.
    Ensures quality system is implemented and maintained within area of responsibility.
     Negotiates, prepares and issues most favorable buying rate quotations internally and externally with shipping carriers.
    Responsible for the accuracy of invoices, bills of lading, shipping statements, foreign currency conversions, and the achievement of key performance indicators.
    Assists in annual budget preparation for area of responsibility. Provides technical product assistance to staff.
    Advises staff of changes to company policies and goals. Supervises

 People – Management

     Supervises two or more staff; responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff.
     Assigns work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and performance management processes

 Skills and Qualifications

    Has extensive depth of expertise and knowledge in specialized functions or business areas.
     A thorough understanding of specific aspects of work supervised and practical application to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
    Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.
    Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Viewed as expert in functional or business area within DHL.
    Deals with cross-cultural tactical issues.
    Typically requires BS/BA and 8-10 years experience in related field, including at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
    Professional certification required in some areas.

       
Facts & Figures
Job function     Transportation & Warehouse Administration
Country     United States
Location     Missouri (Earth City-DZ-STL)
Position offered by     DHL Global Forwarding US
Reports to     -
Career level     Experienced Manager
Contract     Permanent (Full-Time)
Travel required     Below 25% of total work time
Working hours     40
Work permit required     No
Start date     Immediate
Shift work required     Day-time only
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