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Director, Global Business Management, GCM

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics, Austin, TX, United States


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DSV - Global transport and logistics

Location: USA - Austin, Las Cimas Pkwy Division: Group Job Posting Title: Director, Global Business Management, GCM - 110150 Time Type: Full Time

This position may be based at a DSV operation or at a virtual location in the Southwest Region of the US. Strong preference for the Austin TX or Dallas TX area.

We need a collaborative and strategic contract logistics leader to oversee performance, growth, and development of a prominent high tech account. You ideally will have leadership experience in operations and commercial roles. You will be an expert on all elements of CRM. Proven track record of growing business and positive financial performance over time.

Purpose of the Role

Ensure growth and business retention

Ensure and increase profitability

Defend share of wallet in CL

Building a trustful relationship with Customer WW Procurement Global

Commercial Face to Customer

Main contact for GCM Sr Leadership

Key Responsibilities Strategic

Spearheads the conceptualization and negotiation of new Global Commercial Framework

Develops innovative strategies to improve profitability and reduce commercial risk

Owns rate card roadmap incl. commercial strategy and negotiation of renewals and re-pricings

Responsible for commercialization of Global Strategic Programs such as DC Optimization (MOST), DC Data Foundation, DC Automation and others

Accountable for the development, preparation and negotiation of CL pricing, tenders and RFP responses in co-operation with regional business management leads, P&L owners, SD and GAD

Driver of innovation for all commercial aspects, business reporting, proposals, etc.

Key contributor to Strategic Account Plan and execution of account strategy

Directs the regional business management leads and serves as escalation point

Serves as lead negotiator for contractual negotiations in compliance with contractual framework

Customer Relationships

Primary customer interface to Customer’s WW Head of DC Procurement

Primary interface to Customer’s Procurement in AMR region & secondary in APAC and EMEIA regions

Team & DSV

Leads the Business Management team within the Customer GCM account (2-3 FTE)

Secures alignment and agreement with CL P&L owners for all CL proposals

Partners with the GCM Head, GAD, Account Exec and Account Sponsor to ensure alignment with wider company customer strategy

P/L & KPIs P/L

Responsible for account P/L

Retaining and improving revenue and profitability in collaboration with Country P/L owners, GCM Head and GAD

KPIs

Annual sustain / growth of revenue

Annual growth of EBIT (total and %)

Defend Share of wallet

Plan for loss-making sites

Skills & Abilities Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Logistics or equivalent fields is required

A minimum of 10 years logistics operations management experience AND/OR commercial/business development experience with "big box", e-commerce or specialty retailers or 3PL company

Computer Skills

Strong proficiency in MS Office applications is needed

Working knowledge of industry WMS

Certificates & Licenses

None

Language Skills

English (reading, writing, and verbal)

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate mathematical, accounting, and financial skills

Other Skills

Excellent verbal, written and visual/presentation communication skills

Must be adept at navigating within a matrixed organizational structure

Results-oriented and able to work and meet timelines

Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task

Demonstrated ability to work in a complex matrix environment across multiple levels within the organization

Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve

Ability to question and challenge existing ways of thinking

Experience in a “client-centric

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