First Line Manager - Military veterans preferred

Grade: RCS L
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Mon - Fri | Hybrid (Tues, Weds)
Travel: International travel (20%)
Start Time: 7:30 -16:00
Location: Southampton, SO15 8TL

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We are looking for a Global Freight Logistics FLM to join an international teams

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Business Management: Promote a positive innovative culture and philosophy of one team within the business - expedite cost saving or business improvement solutions and communicate information on issues as they arise
  
• Human Resource: To support the development of the staff team in meeting the needs of the operation, through providing training, mentoring and coaching in encouraging the development of direct reports to facilitate personal and professional growth through business success
  
• Operation: To support planners technically and in the production and distribution of transport & export related processes to facilitate these movements
  
• Air Freight & Sea Freight carriers: Develop and maintain key relationships with customer, key carriers, partners via relationship management and development.
  
  
  

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Proven leadership role within customer facing fast paced Air and Sea operation
• Computer literate with excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel) , OTM and computerised scheduling systems
• Ability to drive and implement performance management of team and operation online and in person
• Knowledge of different material types, modes of transport and end markets (Globally)
• Knowhow on how to ship and handle dangerous Goods - desirable
• Experence in logistics monitoring and controlling
• Ok with international travel up 2 times a year
• Early starts 7:30 AM - working international Markets
• Hybrid working : up-to 2 times a week in the office (Tues , Weds)
• We are looking for a freight Forwarding
  
  

?WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit to learn more

?WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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