About The Position
The Manager, Commercial Logistics and Supply Chain is responsible for developing and selling DP World Freight Forwarding services across Canada, adding value for customers, supporting the Port and Terminal businesses, and directing execution of the trading strategy for each of the Canada business units. The role develops plans to implement DP World Canada's Freight Forwarding strategy, including logistic parks, NVOCC/third-party logistics, short sea shipping, and the broader Freight Forwarding product offering. It engages cargo owners and manages customer relationships in coordination with the Commercial team, with an emphasis on face-to-face interactions. The manager identifies and evaluates new business operations, assesses trade opportunities and risks, coordinates resources for new services, and advises senior management on project impacts and solutions. The position also supports pricing structures and financial models to assess the future profitability of business opportunities.
Requirements
- Degree in business, commerce, or a related field, with knowledge of economics and quantitative analysis.
- Successful management of key stakeholder relationships, including shareholders and external government agencies.
- High-level analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven business acumen and experience managing and understanding complex commercial contracts.
- Strong commitment to client service excellence and the ability to build solid relationships.
- Knowledge of statistics, analysis of macroeconomic trends affecting the business, business metrics, and financial basics.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and deliver formal presentations.
- Knowledge of strategic planning processes and the ability to develop short- and long-term project plans and manage project financial costs.
- Fluent in English.
- Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum five years of general management experience at another 3PL.
- NVOCC license.
Responsibilities
- Develop plans to implement DP World Canada's Freight Forwarding strategy, including logistic parks, NVOCC/third-party logistics, short sea shipping, and the complete Freight Forwarding product offering.
- Develop and sell DP World Freight Forwarding services across Canada, adding value to customers and supporting Port and Terminal businesses.
- Direct execution of the trading strategy for each Canada business unit.
- Engage cargo owners and manage strong customer relationships in coordination with the Commercial team, focusing on face-to-face interactions.
- Identify new business operations, analyze their contribution to the business, and coordinate resources needed to implement new services.
- Assess financial and economic issues to identify trade opportunities and risks.
- Collaborate with senior management by providing updates and solutions on the business impact of projects.
- Assist with pricing structures and financial models for Freight Forwarding services to assess the future profitability of business opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
