Industrial Projects - Senior Project Manager

Job Title:  Industrial Projects – Senior Project Manager
Job Location: Houston, TX

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services.

Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea.

DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor.

They also include special transport-related services.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating and controlling all activities associated with the shipping and logistics across all areas of supply chain management.

 

Key Responsibilities:



* Deliver overall logistics service to the client


* Analyze KPIs to ensure efficiency and procedures are maintained


* Liaise with client on a scheduled basis to review service provision and develop business opportunities


* Responsible for contract negotiations


* Account retention and development


* Within the limits of the role assures safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements


* Within the limits of the role accountable for overall project delivery to time and budget as well as expected results for HSE and client satisfaction


* Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the Company


* Manages and coordinates activities of project personnel by direct supervision


* Supervise operations and logistics teams across all locations


* Global high level logistics planning


* Support and supervision of key shipments if required


* Support team members during peak periods in different areas of operation when required


* Ensure project compliance with Customs and other shipping regulations


* Ensure evaluations of Service Providers are reviewed and audited


* Drive and manage search for improved services and rates from Service Providers


* Ensure project shipment processing is executed in line with quality & safety procedures


* Ensure all financial and administrative activities comply with the Company’s standards, at all times


* Have overview and sign off of all SOPs relating to the project in conjunction with Contracts Manager and KAM


* Provide direction and support to team


* Provide team with targets against agreed timelines


* Performance Management – appraisal, evaluation, staff development


* Encourage and create a spirit of co-operation between teams in different locations


* Provide manpower planning for Logistics function within project requirements


* Assist in the management of personnel issues within the Logistics Team where required


* Attend meetings with entire Logistics Team to give all members the opportunity to receive information and give feedback where required


* Provide motivation and drive to deliver the above ...