Job Description
The ideal candidate will provide expertise, advice and support in leading large scale/complex supply chain solution projects. This role requires a deep understanding of DP World's supply chain and logistics capabilities to optimize organisational value chain integration and performance.
The Director - Commercial Solutions is responsible for creating large-scale solutions and managing multiple and complex delivery projects. They must balance the requirements between business objectives and project requirements, recognising trends, patterns or themes in complex data and leveraging experience to solve complex problems.
This role involves overseeing quality of analysis and solution team's outputs, designing test methodology and success criteria for value-chain improvement solutions across multiple capabilities and regions. Additionally, they facilitate cross-functional business improvement and solutions development workshops, obtain and document client requirements for business solutions that improve value-chain integration and performance.
Key responsibilities include growing clients and revenue, managing prospective client pipeline by evaluating and qualifying solution leads, and project team performance management.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management (Honours) is required. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years' relevant work experience in operations and/or solution design role.
1. Expertise in supply chain management knowledge with problem-solving skills in the supply chain.
2. Ability to provide guidance on analysis and design of complex multi-capability supply chain solution.
3. Proven track record of leadership and team/project management.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills, time management, and self-motivation. They should be able to think logically and objectively with the ability to be innovative in approach and solution design/problem solving.
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, manage multiple projects, and develop strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and opportunities for career growth.
Others
The ideal candidate should be willing to travel extensively within Africa and ad-hoc globally. They should possess a thorough understanding of Imperial/DP World's capabilities and financial and management accounting principles.