Global VP Value Added Services (VAS) - Freight Forwarding

Global VP Value Added Services (VAS) - Freight Forwarding DP World

Reporting to the Global Senior Vice President Air Freight, the Global Vice President Value Added Services (VAS) - Logistics will play a crucial role in supporting international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will involve managing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. Value Added Services, Logistics is defined as all services that are rendered as part of an international ocean- and/or air logistics shipment. This includes (list is not exhaustive but illustrative); first mile/last mile customs clearance, road/rail/barge haulage, RFS (road feeder service for air logistics), temporary warehousing, shrink wrapping, palletisation, phytosanitary certifications, fumigation certification, transport insurance, trade financing.

This excludes all services that are rendered under Freight Management e.g. cross border rail/trucking, warehousing if not contract logistics, etc. The relevant systems developments (define requirements, guidance, support), input to BRDs, SOPs, work instructions and collaborating with all functions and deploying new technology solutions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Value Added Services:
  
  • Lead and align VAS Services with Ocean- and Air Logistics Services based on regional requirements and global strategic initiatives. These services are relevant elements of the end-to-end solutions DPW will offer to their clients. The services provided under VAS Logistics all need to be managed in Tech in a Box (TiaB).
• Develop market conform products and solutions with the intention to further drive the DP World toolbox and customer centric approach.
• Strategic Alignment:
  
  • Collaborate with the SVP Air Freight to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives.
  • Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Freight Forwarding, Transport and Logistics or related field. Master's degree or relevant working experience.
• Proven experience (8 years) across comparable roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering international and complex projects related to VAS Logistics services.
• Strong understanding of relevant services as defined under VAS Logistics
• Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, analyse data, and develop solutions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills:

• The ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving common goals.
• Strategic Thinking: The capacity to analyse complex situations, anticipate future trends, and develop long-term plans to achieve project objectives.
• Problem-solving: The capability to identify, analyse, and address challenges or obstacles encountered during the project lifecycle.
• Communication: The skill to convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with diverse teams, departments, and external partners to achieve common objectives.
• Adaptability: The capacity to remain flexible and responsive in the face of changing circumstances.
• Results Orientation: The commitment to achieving tangible outcomes and delivering value to stakeholders within specified constraints.
• Change Management: The ability to effectively manage and navigate organizational or project-related changes.
• Languages - You speak and write fluent English; additional languages are a bonus.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Internal: Marine, Port & Terminal and Technology Pillars, Regional FF OPS, Ocean and Air Freight