Operations Manager, Chemicals

5 days ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom DSV ROAD LIMITED Full time

Company description:
DSV - Global transport and logistics
DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services - as part of the operation or in a varietyof supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Job description:
Lead effective and proactive customer service in the interests of client retention and growth
Support the Branch Manager by delivering against productivity, supplier management and people development targets
**Key Accountabilities**
**Leadership and People Management**
- To lead by example and motivate the UK Chemicals Seafreight Operations Group.
- Effective people management and coaching to ensure talent retention, development, succession planning and flexibility to accommodate business growth and change.
- Provision of energetic leadership that will include regular internal team and cross-functional meetings.
- Supporting the Human Resource Management effort by ensuring tight policy / process management and compliance.

**Customer Service**
- To direct and coach customer service excellence such that no business is lost for reasons of poor service perception.
- Support for Operational Key Account Managers with regards to customer performance review meeting inputs, including reporting, and KPIs and associated commentary.
- To support and drive the Operational Key Account Management effort, in terms of retention, growth and compliance and to manage effectively key accounts that are assigned directly to the job-holder.
- Providing support to the Business Development effort including potential new customer visits, RFQ document contribution and implementation support,
- To support the Branch Manager with process discipline, productivity improvement and cost reduction targets.

**Supplier Relationship Management**
- To develop and strengthen supplier relationships by supporting and leading structured and data-driven supplier review

**Projects**
- To lead / support assigned projects in the interests of business performance and personal development.

**Person Specification**
- The individual must be a strong influencer with excellent verbal / written communication skills that can be adapted to suit customer, supplier and internal relationships at all levels within those organisations.An energetic and positive disposition thatmotivates individuals and large teams to succeed is key.
- The job-holder must be well organised with a keen focus on compliance and professionalism.
- The job-holder must be a positive advocate for change and possess strong commercial acumen.They must have a passion for customer excellence and recognise the importance of developing strong and lasting supplier relationships.
- Experience in freight forwarding and international logistics is essential and exposure to the Chemicals Industry is highly desirable.
- The job-holder must possess strong IT skills, a valid driving license and be prepared for some international travel to fulfil the requirements of the role.

**Role Competencies**
- **Interpersonal Awareness** ~ drawing inferences about and maintaining awareness of others’ interests, moods and concerns
- **Analytical Thinking** ~ logically breaking problems down into their essential elements; carrying out diagnosis and developing solutions
- **Tenacity** ~ repeated and enduring efforts to overcome obstacles
- **Adaptability** ~ maintaining effectiveness in different situations and environments
- **Rational Persuasion** ~ building persuasive arguments based on logic, data and the objective merits of the situation
- **Development Orientation** ~ identifying and providing opportunities to improve the capabilities of other people
- **Concern for Standards** ~ pursuing excellence in line with the organisation’s norms and values
- **Results Orientation** ~ focusing attention on key objectives; wanting effective outcomes
- **Efficiency Orientation** ~ looking for best use of resources

Profile description:
**DSV Careers**

Do you want to be part of something 75,000 times bigger than you?

That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.

We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.

People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level - where ambition meets teamworkin an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices inmore than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty.

Join us and forward your career with DSV.



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