Senior Manager - Global Solutions Design Tools & Standardization

Job Req Number: 131349

Time Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

This role sits within Solutions Design function of DSV Contract Logistics Division, reporting to Head of Global Solutions Design Tools & Standardization. Other than leading SSC team, the role owner focuses on capability development, SD work quality assessment & management, and continuous improvement of standards and practices across the global SD community.

• Lead the resources allocation at Shared Services Centre for demands handling, through closely coordination and coaching to ensure the high quality of SSC outcomes are delivered on time.
• Provision of the survey at a regular/demanded period basis and/or technical assessment deck for SD Community to ensure the experience gaps are identified and hence with necessary training plan arrangement
• Work with Knowledge Management teammate(s) to determine and establish assessment tools/matrix for hiring and capability analysis.
• Manage the Quality Management program (Global SDQ) and TeamLink Performance Quality for both SD and Automation resources deploying plans to address shortcomings captured through an objective Quality Review Process.
• Conduct ongoing analysis for Solutions Quality, identify and implement improvements on unsuccessful tenders and projects to eliminate the alignment gap of solutions or offer as necessary.
• Collaborate with regional teams to design and deliver structured training programs.
• Guide regional "Country Coordination, Training, Onboarding" SME to facilitate learning & development when required for ensuring specific experience gaps are closed.
• Act as an ambassador within the Global SD Tools & Standardization team to ensure all initiatives derived from People, Training & SSC and other scopes are represented correctly and share voices/insights to internal stakeholders to integrate all improvement plans, standards, procedures, and tools where is necessary.
• As one of Global SD Tools & Standardization Team's key resource, the team member will expect to handle/lead projects directly initiated from SD Centers (– minimum 15% of annual worktimes or 250 man-hours) to ensure clear understandings about the demands of tools/workflow/application for ongoing reform and/or enhancement.

Traveling abroad/overseas is required when necessary (e.g. for workshop, trainings, etc.):

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant working experience in the logistics and supply chain industry; knowledge of warehouse automation, 3PL, 4PL or LLP variations is a plus.
• Min 3 years of leadership experience managing teams within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated experience in capability development, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Proven track record in establishing and managing quality management frameworks, assessment programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional and global projects involving process standardization, technology implementation, or business transformation.
• Strong exposure to tender management, solution design reviews, and operational improvement initiatives within logistics or supply chain environments.
• Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and managing initiatives across multiple countries and time zones.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Contract Logistics operations, warehouse solutions, and supply chain design principles.
• Strong and in-depth knowledge in warehouse solution; able to develop operationally feasible solution(s) to meet customer requirements.
• Experience developing competency models, training curricula, onboarding programs, and learning pathways.
• Proficiency in data analytics, KPI management, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies is a plus.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a global environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable capability and quality improvement programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and change management capabilities.
• Ability to drive collaboration across regions, functions, and cultures while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on operational excellence and customer outcomes.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative leader who promotes knowledge sharing, standardization, and best-practice adoption globally

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the time for workshops, training programs, stakeholder engagements, and project implementations.
• Comfortable working with global teams across different cultures and time zones.

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