Director Operations

DHL Supply Chain • Westerville, OH

5d

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Director of Operations in the Auto - Tires sector to lead multiple distribution centers across North America and Canada. Each center serves customers with distinct requirements. The Director will cultivate customer relationships and help position DHL Supply Chain as an extension of each customer’s business. This role connects the distribution centers with senior leadership and is accountable for the success and growth of the group.

The Director will establish a culture of performance and results, build and advise strong teams, and support professional development at all levels. The role also involves developing relationships with DHL Supply Chain’s functional departments to support group performance. The successful candidate will be part of the management team of a global supply chain company, with access to development and educational programs and the opportunity to structure the business unit with entrepreneurial-like freedom. Travel is expected to be 45–50% during the first year and closer to 40% afterward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience within supply chain.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in strategy development and implementation, operations management, or organization design and implementation.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent.
• Experience as a management consultant or in a strategic role within a supply chain function.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple distribution centers serving customers with distinct requirements.
• Cultivate customer relationships and support customers’ success.
• Connect distribution centers with senior leadership and drive the success and growth of the group.
• Build a culture of performance and results across teams.
• Assemble and advise strong teams at each distribution center.
• Lead multiple teams and support professional development at all levels.
• Develop a strong network across DHL Supply Chain functional departments to support group performance.
• Work with the manager on growth and career direction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription benefits
• Discounted stock purchase
• General bonus plan
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Generous PTO policy
• Life insurance
• Development and educational programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director