Industrial Projects - Project Manager

Job Title:  Industrial Projects – Project Manager

Job Location: Houston, Texas

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services.

Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea.

DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor.

They also include special transport-related services.

Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers.

We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization.

Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Projects Project Manager.

 As a member of the Industrial Projects Team, the primary role is to provide operational and administrative expertise to ensure that all aspects of the project are delivered in an accurate and efficient manner.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 


* Deliver overall logistics service to the client


* Work 2-3 days per week at client facility


* Liaise with clients on an ad-hoc basis when resolving operational issues or addressing complaints


* Compile and produce KPI reports to ensure efficiency and procedures are maintained


* Liaise with client on a scheduled basis to review service provision and develop business opportunities


* Contract negotiations


* Successful implementation of new and additional business to meet internal and customer expectations when required


* Work with global Industrial Projects colleagues to support business needs


* Assist with sourcing pricing for rate and quote requests from the network


* Within the limits of the role be accountable for overall project delivery to time and budget as well as expected results for HSE and client satisfaction.


* Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the Company.


* Support and supervision of key shipments if required


* Support team members during peak periods in different areas of operation when required


* Ensure project compliance with Customs and other shipping regulations


* Drive and manage search for improved services and rates from Service Providers


* Assures safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements.


* Ensure project shipment processing is executed in line with quality & safety procedures


* Ensure all financial and administrative activities comply with the Company’s standards, at all times.


* Work in accordance with all SOP’s relating to the project.


* Provide direction and support to team


* Provide team with targets ag...