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

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 ManagerCenter 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

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People with severe disabilities and those with equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

• Benefits may vary depending on location or division.

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