Head - Air Freight

Job Req Number:  95090
Time Type: Full Time

Key responsibilities

* Execute the Air Freight Product strategy and escalate when necessary

* Own and manage the Air Freight product P&L by managing vendor cost, ensuring profitability in the day-to-day operations and achieve EBIT

* Actively manage the Air Freight Product P&L

* Support Sales in executing the Sales strategy to fulfil given growth targets

* Effectively manage and be overall accountable for the performance of the Air Freight operations teams

* Drive change management within the Department

* Execute the global Air Freight standards and guidelines at Country level

* Evaluate, monitor performance against annually agreed Product KPI’s and initiate corrective actions, escalate to the Head of Operations when appropriate

* Ensure the appropriate staffing in the Air Freight team(s) to drive future oriented workforce planning, in line with productivity targets

We expect you to:

* Demonstrate accountability in actions & decisions

* Ensuring execution

* Achieve customer & operational excellence

* Manage across boundaries

* Lead, Develop & Coach people

* Demonstrate business & financial awareness

* Drive innovation & manage change

Pre-requisites

* Minimum 8 years of experience out of which at least 5 years of Operational Air Freight experience either on the Forwarder or Airline side

* Minimum 3 years of experience in people management and leadership, including recruitment, training & development, coaching, conflict and

   performance management

* A Degree or a Professional qualification 

DSV recognises and supports equal human rights and is against discrimination, differential treatment, harassment, inappropriate or unreasonable interference with work performance and similar in employment and working conditions, whether based on race or gender, or sexual, religious or political orientation or ethnic or social background. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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