Operations Manager

Deutsche Post DHL; Tamworth; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave

Pension with 8% employer contribution

4% employee contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consults

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Mortgage advice

Descripción de la vacante

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services is seeking an Operations Manager in Tamworth (Hybrid) to lead a high-profile customer operation. You will drive performance, build strong customer relationships, and lead a high-performing team on a key contract.

Typical duties include carrier performance management, escalation handling, and delivering value across transport and logistics solutions, while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the account.

Formación

• Previous International Air freight experience is essential
• Experience in multi modal transport operations (Courier, Road, Air & Sea), freight forwarding - DGF / Express / Freight
• Proven supervisory or management experience within a logistics environment
• Customer relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
• Demonstrable record of service improvement through innovation and delivery of Value Creation opportunities
• Cultural awareness - will be dealing with providers from / in all over the world

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with carriers and service providers, driving performance, compliance, and long-term supply chain success
• Liaising directly with DHL entities, such as DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express around international air freight requirements
• Lead carrier performance management through KPI monitoring, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to exceed customer expectations
• Act as the key operational escalation point, ensuring the timely resolution of issues while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
• Develop trusted relationships with customers at all levels, presenting operational solutions and recommendations with professionalism and commercial awareness
• Lead, coach, and motivate operational and administrative teams, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performance
• Drive productivity, cost control, and process improvement initiatives through data analysis, forecasting, and the implementation of innovative supply chain solutions
• Support the design, validation, and implementation of transport and logistics solutions, working closely with customers, finance, carriers, and internal stakeholders to deliver value and profitability
• Ensure full compliance with corporate, legislative, and operational standards, promoting best practice, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the account

Descripción del empleo

Position: Operations Manager
Location: Tamworth (Hybrid)
Grade: RCS. L
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (08:00-16:30/08:30-17:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Ready to lead a high-profile customer operation? Join us as an Operations Manager in Tamworth (Hybrid), where you'll drive performance, build strong customer relationships, and lead a high-performing team on a key customer contract.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with carriers and service providers, driving performance, compliance, and long-term supply chain success
• Liaising directly with DHL entities, such as DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express around international air freight requirements
• Lead carrier performance management through KPI monitoring, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to exceed customer expectations
• Act as the key operational escalation point, ensuring the timely resolution of issues while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
• Develop trusted relationships with customers at all levels, presenting operational solutions and recommendations with professionalism and commercial awareness
• Lead, coach, and motivate operational and administrative teams, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performance
• Drive productivity, cost control, and process improvement initiatives through data analysis, forecasting, and the implementation of innovative supply chain solutions
• Support the design, validation, and implementation of transport and logistics solutions, working closely with customers, finance, carriers, and internal stakeholders to deliver value and profitability
• Ensure full compliance with corporate, legislative, and operational standards, promoting best practice, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the account

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous International Air freight experience is essential
• Experience in multi modal transport operations (Courier, Road, Air & Sea), freight forwarding - DGF / Express / Freight
• Proven supervisory or management experience within a logistics environment
• Customer relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
• Demonstrable record of service improvement through innovation and delivery of Value Creation opportunities
• Cultural awareness - will be dealing with providers from / in all over the world

WHY JOIN US?

• Free on-site parking
• 33 days annual leave
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing the 2nd Novemeber and interviews will be conducted in Tamworth. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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