COE Manager, GCM, Global Contract Logistics (m/f/d)

DSV

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Contract
Posted Oct 15

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Key skills in this ad

Skills and tools

Logistics
Programme management
Sales
Supply chain
Recruitment
Transport

Experience

7+ years’ experience

Languages

English

Qualifications

Master’s degree

About this role

Job Req Number: 130786

Arbeitszeitmodel: Vollzeit

Division: DEU - Schenker Aktiengesellschaft (Group)

Stadt: Essen

We are actively searching for a CoE Manager, GCM (Global Customer Management) (m/f/d)

Your Benefits*

Financial Benefits: Capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, employee discounts, DSV employee card with a monthly net credit, job bike, anniversary payments

Health and Mobility: Supplementary health insurance (depending on division), screen work glasses, group accident insurance

Onboarding: Extensive onboarding with an individual training plan

Team: A great, dedicated, and motivated team, flat organizational structures, and an open working atmosphere

Variety: A diverse range of tasks with significant decision-making freedom at a global player

Flexibility: A modern workplace including a transparent flexitime policy and the option to work remotely

Development: Regular training and development programs, e‑learning offerings, and initiatives such as Talents@DSV to keep your skills up to date. Tailored development programs are also possible.

Job Purpose:

The Manager Center of Excellence provides critical support to the Global, Regional and Local Customer, Data Center, and Internal Account/Operations Team. Responsible for being the liaison/direct link to the customer in shaping the strategic direction of the CoE program landscape to deliver standards and harmonization through effective program management and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities:

Manages the GCM CoE activities to align CoE program development with operations across Safety, Security, Sustainability, Quality, IT Systems, & Training, CIP, Operations Excellence, Innovation, etc…

Responsible for driving and shaping CoE programs with a focus on providing best-in-class service to the customer. Develop, align and implement process & tools to improve business. Lead communication strategy around CoE program scope to promote company strategy and priorities

Co-manage change management programs linked to the CoE program scope that supports customer strategy. Identify, design, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Measure and report impact.

Collaborate with GCM Business Management to align overall strategy, future growth and best approach for business growth and sustainment.

Build, maintain and manage relationships across all levels of the organization and act as the senior interface at global level to appropriate stakeholders on the customer side, understanding their demands

Help drive the GCM global strategic planning process (roadmap) and associated supporting programs. Track and ensure strategic initiatives are managed, delivered, and measured to meet customer goals

Implement CoE continuous auditing culture, drive performance across all sites globally, via the key metric monitoring and escalate any risks/issues.

Communicate proactively across business units and organizational layers to gain feedback, buy-in and alignment. Drive best practice (BKM) identification and implementation

Education & Experience:

Ideally, you bring:

As an ideal candidate, you bring the following expertise and skills:

7+ years’ experience in operational roles in the contract logistics industry

Demonstratable E2E experience across sales, strategy, consulting, and supply chain

Sufficient expertise within the account industry and high-level understanding of local market conditions

Business degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

Third-party logistics experience is preferred but not required.

Fluent in English. Additional language skills are highly beneficial

Demonstratable E2E experience across sales, strategy, consulting, and supply chain

Must excel at and enjoy collaborating with members of the operations team and client representatives to trouble-shoot and solve existing problems.

Excellent verbal, written and visual/presentation communication skills. Proven interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships at all levels/geographies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence, motivate and inspire others to achieve.

Ability to question and challenge existing ways of thinking. Be pro-active toward change

Entrepreneurial-minded self-starter capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic, changing work environment. Can work independently and is pro-active

Must demonstrate ability to think strategically and tactically to drive cross-functional initiatives

Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize on an ongoing basis. Program Management mindset - results-oriented and able to work and meet timelines.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is required with an emphasis on written guidance content (Word) quantitative analysis (Excel) and the creation of presentations (PowerPoint)

Your Contact:

David Miller

P&O Talent Acquisition Partner

karriere@de.dsv.com https://www.dsv.com/de-de/karriere

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Benefits may vary depending on location or division.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

Was bewegt dich?

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Mit rund 150.000 Kolleg:innen in über 90 Ländern sind wir weltweit führend in der Transport- und Logistikbranche. Doch was uns wirklich stark macht, sind die Menschen, die unsere Dienstleistungen und Lösungen jeden Tag mit Leben füllen. Ob im operativen Bereich oder in der Zentrale – jede Rolle trägt dazu bei, dass Lieferketten funktionieren und unsere Welt in Bewegung bleibt.

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