Head of Air Freight

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who gives cargo its airtime? You do.DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Head of Air Freight in Lagos, Nigeria. Lead AFR product and capacity management sub function at country level and provide input to and lead the implementation of functional strategy to support the commercial strategy in line with business; objectives, corporate guidelines and policies.

 

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

 

In this Head of Air Freight position

• Lead AFR product and capacity management activities at country level
• Formulate current and long-range plans, objectives, policies and procedures to translate overall product and capacity management strategy, shareholder interests and profitability at country level
• Determine and initiate plans to ensure allocation and reservations of freight on planned linehaul and flights required for hub and operations performance
• Lead development and implementation of products for various air freight customers and products including perishables, pharmaceutical, aviation, etc.
• Lead development of air freight carrier management and product and capacity management plans and budgets, and the achievement of productivity targets at country level
• Develop business processes to ensure that customer and airline requirements and service, cost and budgetary guidelines are met
• Set direction for development and maintenance of databases with specific information to enable quick responses to specific network queries
• Build and develop understanding and secure business relationships with customers and airlines
• Approve carrier performance reports and reviews
• Monitor processes and systems to enhance service quality and alignment with company's direction and long-term goals
• Benchmark, develop and introduce alternatives to enhance services and processes to secure cost-effective and competitive products and negotiate competitive rates with airline suppliers while meeting desired service specifications and transit time targets
• Align and assess recent developments of new solutions, services, lane and traffic development
• Provide expert and high level advice on complex issues, benchmark, identify opportunities and introduce best practices for AFR product and capacity management focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency
• Lead procurement strategy for the country.

Stakeholders

• Extensive contact and negotiating with other departments and 3rd parties with conflicting objectives
• Influence and challenge key stakeholders effectively
• Develop strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with senior DHL business leaders
• Influence others across DHL and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Group
• Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems

Management Responsibility

• Lead multiple teams of lower level executives, directors/senior managers, and managers
• Develop short to long-term (1-5 years) plans for optimizing the organization, function, or job-family and the talent required to execute strategies

 

Now, here is what we need from you!

Education Level

• Master's degree

Experience Level

• more than 8 years

 

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

 

We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

 

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area.

 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

 

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

 

Our Vision:      The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission:    Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose:   Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values:     Respect & Results
Our Goals:       Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

 

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.