Director Operations
About The Position
DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Director of Operations for our Dedicated Delivery team within the Automotive sector. The ideal candidate will bring extensive third-party logistics (3PL) experience, with a strong emphasis on transportation and dedicated delivery solutions. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic execution across a complex, multi-site account portfolio. In addition, the Director will serve as a key partner in business development efforts, providing consultative expertise to support growth opportunities and customer expansion initiatives. Candidates must possess a proven track record of leading large-scale transportation operations, delivering results in dynamic environments, and influencing both internal and external stakeholders. The position has a minimum travel requirement of up to 50%.
Requirements
- Extensive third-party logistics (3PL) experience, with a strong emphasis on transportation and dedicated delivery solutions.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale transportation operations.
- Proven track record of delivering results in dynamic environments.
- Proven track record of influencing both internal and external stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, required.
- 7+ years of experience within supply chain, required.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in at least one of the following: strategy development and implementation, operations management, or organization design and implementation, required.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a long list of equally meaningful responsibilities.
- Self-sufficient with a level of expertise to hold all resources and areas of the business transparent and accountable.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or equivalent, preferred.
- Experience as a management consultant or in a strategic role within a supply chain function, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic execution across a complex, multi-site account portfolio.
- Serve as a key partner in business development efforts, providing consultative expertise to support growth opportunities and customer expansion initiatives.
- Lead multiple distribution centers, each with individual customers and their own sets of requirements.
- Cultivate customer relationships, becoming an extension of their business and enabling DHL Supply Chain to play a required role in their success.
- Drive a culture of performance and results through your teams.
- Assemble and advise strong teams at each distribution center in your group.
- Lead multiple teams and support their professional development at all levels.
- Support your group and drive performance by developing a strong network throughout DHL Supply Chain’s functional departments.
- Be a key member of the management team of the largest global supply chain company.
- Have access to a myriad of development and educational programs to help your leaders grow.
- Work with your manager on developing your growth and career direction.
- Have entrepreneurial-like freedom to structure your business unit.
- Get results.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription
- Discounted Stock Purchase
- General Bonus Plan
- 401K
- Generous PTO policy
- Competitive wages
- Excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life)
- 401K plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
