Head of Freight Forwarding, Philippines

DP World; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is looking for a visionary Managing Director to lead their freight forwarding business in the Philippines. You will hold full P&L responsibility and drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in logistics with a proven track record in senior management.

Your role will involve developing operational strategies, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance across all operations. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields is required, with an MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in logistics or related sectors.
• 5–7 years in a senior management role with P&L accountability.
• Deep understanding of the logistics and freight forwarding market in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability for the freight forwarding business.
• Define and execute the country’s growth strategy.
• Provide leadership and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Operations management

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

DP World is looking for a visionary Managing Director to lead their freight forwarding business in the Philippines. You will hold full P&L responsibility and drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in logistics with a proven track record in senior management.

Your role will involve developing operational strategies, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance across all operations. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields is required, with an MBA preferred.