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Global Manager - Performance Management CL

DP World, New Bremen, OH, United States


Global Manager - Performance Management CL The Global Manager - Performance Management CL is responsible for leading and coordinating the global performance management framework across all Contract Logistics regions.

The role ensures structured KPI governance, disciplined Management Business Review (MBR) processes, and transparent oversight of financial risk areas, including the Low-Margin Contracts Program and scope creep identification.

In addition, the role governs and maintains the Contract Logistics Master Site and structural data framework, ensuring alignment between operational sites, financial entities, system mappings, and reporting structures. By supporting a single source of truth for performance foundations, the role contributes to KPI integrity, margin visibility, and global reporting consistency.

Operating at a global governance level, the role provides transparency, comparability, and structured follow‑up across regions, while regional teams retain accountability for performance delivery and execution. The position supports leadership decision‑making through consolidated insights, structured risk visibility, and performance analysis.

Key Accountabilities

Lead and coordinate the global KPI governance framework across all Contract Logistics regions

Ensure standardized KPI definitions, methodologies, targets, and documentation

Monitor KPI trends and highlight systemic operational and financial risks

Consolidate global performance reporting for leadership forums

Ensure consistency in KPI interpretation across regions and identify recurring performance gaps

Low‑Margin Contracts Program – Global Coordination

Coordinate the global Low‑Margin Contracts Performance Program

Support the definition and alignment of entry and exit criteria in collaboration with Finance and Commercial teams

Consolidate reporting on under‑performing contracts and monitor recovery progress

Highlight sustained performance deviations and elevate structural risks

Provide visibility on margin recovery status to senior leadership

Scope Creep Identification & Margin Visibility

Establish and maintain a global framework to identify and track scope creep

Support structured comparison between contractual scope and operational execution

Provide visibility on unbilled or non‑contracted activities impacting profitability

Support quantification of scope variances with regional, commercial, and finance teams

Ensure findings are incorporated into performance and margin review discussions

Management Business Review (MBR) Governance

Coordinate and ensure consistency of global and regional MBR structures and content

Ensure KPI data is aligned, validated and reconciled ahead of reviews

Support preparation of MBR materials and performance analysis

Ensure comparability and decision‑focused outputs across regions

Track key actions and ensure structured follow‑up and escalation where required

Provide consolidated performance insights and risk summaries

Master Data & Site Governance (Single Source of Truth)

Lead and maintain the Contract Logistics Master Site governance framework

Maintain a global master file of operational sites, including status and structural mapping

Ensure alignment between operational sites and:

Financial profit centres

Legal / GHSC entities

CRM structures

Reporting tools and data sources

Ensure consistency between systems and performance reporting structures

Govern change control processes for site creation, closure, and structural updates

Ensure alignment of new tools and reporting platforms with the master site framework

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Professional Experience

10+ years experience in Contract Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Performance, or Financial Performance roles.

Demonstrated experience in KPI governance, performance frameworks, or margin improvement programs.

Strong exposure to contract profitability, cost‑to‑serve analysis, and financial performance tracking.

Experience operating in multinational, multi‑regional organisations.

Experience supporting executive‑level performance review forums (MBR/QBR).

Technical & Functional Expertise

Strong financial and commercial acumen with understanding of warehousing economics.

Deep understanding of operational KPIs and margin drivers in contract logistics.

Experience with master data governance, structural mapping, or performance data alignment.

Ability to reconcile operational data with financial reporting structures.

Strong analytical capability and structured problem‑solving skills.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

Ability to influence across regions and functions without direct authority.

Strong governance‑oriented and detail‑focused mindset.

High integrity and disciplined approach to performance transparency.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Structured, organised, and execution‑focused.

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