Job description
Job Title: MMS/IT Americas Lead – Industrial Projects
Job Location: Humble, TX
We have an exciting opportunity for MMS/IT Americas Lead – Industrial Projects to help set up and implement the use of our transportation management system with our projects and customers according to their specific requirements and/or the benefit of our operations processes. The incumbent will also Support our operations teams with their questions and use of the TMS in order to better run our business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document business requirements and ensure they are time estimated and included in delivery plan.
- Interact with Global IP implementation team, BU/IT delivery management and ITS application management. Communicate business objectives, monitor progress and performance against the delivery plan
- Coordinate testing and training activities to ensure appropriate action is occurring.
- Responsible for setting day to day operational objectives for the team to implement program management plans to successfully manage and deliver a set of projects
- Track day-to-day operations of the team for successful delivery of program
- Identify operational problems and respond to critical issues to minimize delays in the delivery
- Evaluate and recommend changes that significantly impact the scope or timeline of a program
- Take steps to identify potential risks, relevant mitigation actions and develop contingency plan
- Support implementation of program results to create targeted impact
- Support to execute an effective governance structure to support program implementation
- Understand customer and key stakeholders’ interests and concerns and advise Global Head of MMS, direct reports and key stakeholders
- Regular contact with Global Head of MMS, Global IP implementation team, BU/IT delivery management and ITS application management.
- Help support the region with their requests and needs, particularly when it comes to new business and TMS and other IT system requirements.
Skills / Requirements:
- Understanding of Operations for IP Team and the tools that are used to help manage operations
- Super user skills or capability to understand MMS 360 system and be able to help others better understand and use system
- Communication and Presentation skills
- Flexibility and ability to interface with Customer
- Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND
WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU?
- It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you’re working with an ethical and socially responsible company.
- We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give.
- And that’s why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices
Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World
Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility
DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization:
DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.
About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):
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.
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