Senior Manager, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Kempton Park is seeking a Senior Manager, SCM Control Tower. The candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure quality standards, and develop client relationships. With a minimum of 10 years experience in the freight forwarding industry, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, this role is essential for ensuring efficient operations and compliance with client expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Expert knowledge of freight forwarding and POM.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff on daily tasks.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Lead strategic process changes.
• Develop relationships with clients.

Skills

Strategic thinking

High-level analytical skills

Strong industry knowledge

Good command of written and spoken English

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

B. Com Logistics/Supply Chain Management beneficial

Tools

Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms)

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)

Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, SCM Control Tower, Air & Sea

Time Type: Full Time

Overview

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management Control Tower (SCM) holds the responsibility and accountability for the daily operational quality standards delivered by the department teams. The Manager leads the department in all administrative and operational aspects of the daily business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise staff on daily tasks.
• Monitor that all work assignments are performed on time.
• Train staff in accurate handling of defined work instructions.
• Support the staff in troubleshooting issues.
• Obtain strong working user experience with all operational tasks in SCM.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of internal handling fees to DSV account owners and/or customers.
• Follow DSV ZA & SCM company standards for P&L, revenue and cost administration.
• Responsible for keeping themselves up to date on client and account management communicated information.
• Develops relationship with clients and becomes familiar with key contacts, unique requirements and operating processes.
• Ensure that DSV processes are meeting target services levels.
• Ensure that the control tower team is meeting DSV and specific client setup KPI targets.
• Establish a very strong knowledge of DSV’s freight forwarding product offerings and procedures to ensure flawless cooperation between Air & Sea operational departments and SCM control tower.
• Understand, investigate and solve any complex client requests or complaints, particularly when multiple departments or teams’ involvement is required.
• Escalate to General Manager proactively on continuous disputes, high level decisions and high-profile service issues and potential risk situations.
• Own SOP governance and compliance
• Lead strategic process changes
• Facilitate best practice and format on monthly KPI reviews with Ops and Super Users
• Interpret commercial documents and drive operational alignment
• Expert knowledge of freight forwarding and POM

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• B. Com Logistics/Supply Chain Management beneficial

Additional Computer Skills

• Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Job-Related Requirements

• Min. 10 years’ experience in freight forwarding industry

Other Minimum Requirement

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• High-level analytical and financial acumen
• Professional Knowledge
• Strong industry knowledge and Supply Chain understanding
• Software Skills
• Good command of Microsoft Office programs
• Language Skills
• Good command of written and spoken English

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.