Company description:
DSV – Global transport and logistics
DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we'll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.
Read more at www.dsv.com
Job description:
Job Advertisement –Automotive Manager - DSV Road Ltd, Purfleet
An exciting role as Automotive Manager in the Road transport division at DSV Road Ltd has become available at DSV Road Ltd, Purfleet.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager to join our team at DSV.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operation of our Automotive contracts, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-level service to our customers from the Automotive industry.
We are looking for a dynamic results-oriented person, with clear focus on high job quality and excellent communication skills. Due to the high demands working with Automotive businesses the candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
The successful candidate, who will be reporting to the General Manager, will be responsible for managing our highly skilled team of transport operators.
The applicant must have good financial awareness, organised and punctual, good knowledge of the road freight industry and preferably prior experience working with customers in the Automotive industry.
We are looking for a person who can add extra quality to our already highly skilled management team and play a large role in the continues development of customers in the Automotive vertical at DSV.
Main purpose of Job:
To successfully manage the Automotive department to a high-level whilst arranging high-volume of transport services for the automotive industry and ensuring quality in the daily work. Establish strong relationship with customers and haulage suppliers through daily communication and site visits. Monitor and optimise transportation costs while maintaining high-level quality service towards our customers.
Key Tasks:
- Manage and coordinate automotive transport activities, including route planning, fleet management, and haulier management.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor and optimize transportation costs while maintaining high service quality.
- Implement and oversee safety procedures and policies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with automotive clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Declare monthly financial results.
- Analyse performance data and generate reports when needed.
- Lead, motivate, and train your team to achieve set objectives.
- Collaborate with other departments across DSV.
- Promote and maintain relationship with internal and external Partners, suppliers and clients to ensure a continual development of service and service levels.
- Effectively Manage resources through assessment of workloads and delegation of tasks to meet deadlines and business objectives.
- Ensure problems and or difficulties which arise are dealt with promptly and in a professional and business-like manner.
Competences:
- Proven experience in management
- Good knowledge of management methods and techniques
- Strong man-management skills
- Excellent client-facing, commercial and communication skills
- Efficiency and organisational skills
- Administrational abilities
- Financial knowledge
- A strong general knowledge of the freight industry
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
- Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally.
- Be part of a company that has strong company values.
- Work in a dynamic and international work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and personal development.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
- LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
- Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
- Healthcare plan
- Eyecare Voucher Scheme