Head of Global Projects and Industry Solutions
6 months ago
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.
**Head of Global Projects and Industry Solutions - UK & Ireland**
Location: Within commutable distance of either our Basildon or Aberdeen sites. Hybrid working can be supported. Travel to other sites across the UK & Ireland Cluster and internationally will also be required.
**What will you be doing?**
- Responsibility for the UK & IE Global Projects and Industry Solutions team
- Overall financial responsibility for the project business area UK/IE
- P&L Management
- Close collaboration with all areas of Global Projects & Industry Solutions across DB Schenker
- Ensuring effective pipeline management
- Continuously improve operational processes in alignment with the corporate strategy and customer requirements, maintaining effective control.
- Develop sustainable strategies to secure increased sales volume and enhance sales quality.
- Strategic expansion of customer relationships in the UK/IE Cluster
- Further development of operational workflows, controlling processes, etc.
**About You**
- Significant experience in project logistics business
- Proven technical and leadership experience.
- Market knowledge and customer contacts in various verticals
- Relevant experience in Out-Of-Gauge (OOG), Non-Common-Load (NCL), Break-Bulk and multimodal heavy and oversized transport would be highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of sea freight (FCL, Ro/Ro), air freight, land and rail transport
- Customer-oriented way of working
- Possessing a robust commercial mindset and the ability to think and act strategically.
- A collaborative approach with effective, confident communication skills
- Ability to drive change and innovate.
- Willingness to undertake regular business trips nationally and internationally.
- High standard of written and spoken English
**What we offer**
- Generous bonus scheme
- Car/Car allowance
- Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions)
- Private healthcare
- Career paths and development opportunities
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays + day off for your birthday.
- One day paid volunteering per year.
- Life Assurance
- Hybrid working
- Extensive fitness and well-being programme
- Working abroad opportunities
**Next Steps**
At DB Schenker, we celebrate and value our diverse workforce. We are committed to further enhancing diversity and welcoming applicants of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.
**Benefits**:
- We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.
- Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.
- See the world with DB Schenker If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.
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