Job Description

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com
Location: Johannesburg
Job Posting Title: Logitsics Engineer
Time Type: Full-time
Main purpose of the role This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget and within the agreed scope and quality levels within the DSV governance framework. To do this, the role must interface with all project stakeholders. The PM works closely with internal/external clients to consult on client requirements, expectation management, risk and issue management, change management.

• This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analysing & developing value adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
• It is vital for the success of this position for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions, with DSV values, policies and strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business.
• Successful collaboration with Global IT, Operations teams, contractors, & other internal and external stakeholders is critical

Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Post Graduate Diploma Project Management, (B-Com Project Management) and foundational level certification in either Prince2 or PMBoK, and ProSCI practitioner (or equivalent certification) is required. Advanced computer Literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Microsoft Visio (advanced), Microsoft Project (advanced), Excel (advanced), Project Portfolio management software (such as Clarity, PPO, etc.)
Job Related Requirements

• Project Management experience: >/= 3 years in logistics environment, supply chain management, including Client implementation/Take-Ons and managing project teams
• Warehouse and Operational Management experience: > 3 years with demonstrated knowledge of best practices
• Leadership experience in Project or Operations role: > 2 years with effective staff performance management& development
• Facilitation skills: > 3 years effective experience in leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem-solving activities for effective outcomes
• Financial: > 3 years effective experience in developing budgets & managing actual versus budget, including CAPEX, OPEX and P&Lxe2x80x99s
• Contractual: experience in directly supporting contract and service level development and negotiations with clients and vendors
• Unendorsed license & own transport
• Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa & International
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team-based environment
• Ability to employ effective problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detail oriented, high work rate & quality of work

Added Advantages for the role

• Industrial Engineering qualification
• Distribution, Import and Exports Best Practice: w.r.t. operational processes
• General business acumen and sound knowledge of procurement principles, engineering, economics and fundamental accounting principles
• Warehouse Design and Configuration aligned to Best Practices, OHS and Legal Compliance: Extensive knowledge and experience
• Applied negotiation skills
• Applied risk management skills
• Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P, etc
• SAIIE accreditation will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required
  • Project Office (Clarity)

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  • AQP (Advanced Quality Process) Facilitation
  • Scheduling (Microsoft Projects)
  • Product based planning (Microsoft Visio)
  • Service Request Management (Cherwell)
  • Project Cost Management (SAP, Webcost)
• Activity and resource planning: making a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and align s with the organizationxe2x80x99s overall business strategy. Part of the plan is defining the projectxe2x80x99s scope and determining what resources are available, estimating time and financial commitment, as well as how to monitor and report on the projectxe2x80x99s progress, identify, and manage project dependencies.
• Manage Project Execution Manage Projects to complete on time and on budget. Coordinates completion and transition between phases, tasks and teams
• Assembling and Leading Project Team: assigning tasks and deadlines, utilizing too is to collaborate Schedule and facilitation of regular meetings to obtain status updates and chart progress, real locate resources to balance workloads and to evaluate competencies and capabilities of team members. Organizing and motivating team members Group facilitations (such workshops and Advanced Quality Planning).
• Time Management: define, schedule and accurately estimate the task duration to develop and maintain a realistic schedule
• Cost estimating and developing the budget: Develop the budget for proper funding, and maintain actual spend versus approved budget
• Quality and Satisfaction: Deliver satisfying results to stakeholders, keep constant communication
• Change Management: Ensure Change management is integrated into project management by planning change management at the same time as project planning and delivering change management according to schedule
• Risks and issues Management: Apply sound risk management principles to all aspects of projects &engineering activities to ensure all risk factors are avoided, mitigated and/o r managed in the best interests of DSV business, clients and staff. Objective of this is also to reduce the time and cost of project execution. Management of Issues through the proper DSV Project governance and escalation protocols
• Monitoring Progress: Monitor and analyse both expenditures and team performance and to always take corrective measures efficiently
• Escalation Management: Timely escalations of project issues/challenges to executive sponsor.
• Reporting and Documentation: Reporting on projects according to the defined structures and project management method
• Stakeholder Management: To develop and maintain sound stakeholder (incl. relationships based on competence, respect and trust
• Contractual Support contract development and/o r negotiation with clients and suppliers
• Procurement Management Support supplier selection and management aligned with so und ethical business practice and DSV Policy
• Project Steering Committee Meetings: Prepare for and facilitate project steering committee meetings.
• Project Framework and Governance: Ensure use of disciplined, officially sanctioned DSV project management processes
• Travel: Reasonable local and international travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant DSV business objectives.

Additional Job Information

• Be loyal, trustworthy employee and partner to your project executive(s)
• Have subject matter knowledge, specifically with regards to implementing enterprise systems.
• Have good, respectful, and positive work relationships with ALL counterparts and you are perceived as a respected and pleasant colleague to work with
• Be firm, but flexible; Listen to your counterparts, but make your own decisions and structures
• Follow DSV guidelines, procedures, processes, and structures
• Ability to work in a structured way
• Ability to build, maintain, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary project team

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSVxe2x80x99s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.