DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Change Implementation and Project Management
Overseeing New client take-on’s (scoping project, stock transfer & Go Live stabilization) and client exits
Initiates the business implementation plan, including all activities that business needs to prepare for new technical components and technologies
Tracks and reports on projects & implementations against financial, productivity and client specific KPI’s to ensure progress & successful completion
Assisting key functional areas (Operations) to convert strategic goals into tangible projects
Management and overseeing of Key Strategic projects such as facility consolidation, construction etc
Change Implementation and Project Management
Lead sustainability initiatives for the BU aligned with the global targets
Continuous Business Improvement
Manage and execute on the internal audit process for the operations departments
Driving CPI’s that stem from audit findings, creating action plans, corrective and/or preventative actions within allocated timeframes and reporting of results/outcomes timeously
Analysis and recommendations: Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance)
Continuous reviewing, analysis and refining of current processes
Business cases / feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential;
Leadership
Leading the Engineering, Pricing and Project Management team
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of staff to their full potential
Provide leadership and direction in line with the organizational goals
Directly support, selection and recruitment, training and development, performance management, and leadership aligned to DSV culture of people values
Part of the Executive Committee and has such fulfils an overall Leadership role and responsibility
Stakeholder Management
Build strong, collaborative and value-adding relationships with all relevant stakeholders
Fulfilling the role of Executive Sponsor – Effectively engaging with clients, reviewing strategic initiatives & client escalation point
Client & Vendor engagement
Ensure that the incumbent and the team have a clear understanding of the internal stakeholder needs i.e. successful collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical
Member of the Pricing committee, IT committee and Engineering/Innovation Council
JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Engineering / Project Management.
At least 3 years experience at a Senior Management level
At least 3 years experience managing a team
Degree in Engineering (Preferably Industrial Engineering), BSc. or Project Management
Certificate in Change Management would be an advantage
Experience with working on Sustainibility initiatives an advantage
Pharmaceutical industry experience a distinct advantage – 1-2 years
Business Acumen & change management experience
Experience in the Logistics / Supply Chain industry is a definite advantage
Knowledge on ERP / warehouse management systems
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, Lean or Six Sigma technologies
Financial acumen: Proven experience in budgeting & managing actual versus budget, including CAPEX, OPEX and P&L’s
Own transport and ability to travel nationally and internationally as and when required
Ability to work under pressure
Highly organized, deadline driven and outcomes oriented
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