Integrated Warehousing Services - Director of Warehousing Product Development

DHL Global Forwarding
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
11601 West Touhy Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2024
Description Job title: Integrated Warehousing Services (IWS) - Director of Warehousing Product Development Job location: Anywhere within the US Central Region *DHL Global Forwarding* manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. 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 http://www.dhl-usa.com/en/careers/jobs.html We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Director of Warehousing Product Development for our Integrated Warehousing Services division. In this role, you will be responsible for sales managing and coordinating sales opportunities to grow our IWS services Come join our DHL team and establish a career with the largest global transportation and logistics company! This position can be filled anywhere within the US Central Region! Key Responsibilities: Develop opportunities to increase our warehousing capacity and capabilities in the region Communicate warehousing capacity and capabilities to sales teams and other internal stakeholders Manage a sales goal driven pipeline Manage multiple Requests For Quotations (RFQ's) at a time Manage daily inquiries and ad-hoc quote requests Generate customer quotations and proposal responses with IWS tools Negotiate rates with customer and warehousing provider Work with DHL Legal and Risk teams in negotiating contract terms Manage call schedules directly or through sales owners Maintain a prompt email response time and consistent communication Act as high level escalation/subject matter expert for your accounts Ensure onboarding calls are scheduled Ensure the warehousing provider provides a list of needed actions to the customer Ensure the customer is returning the required information timely Create billing template and communicate new account to billing team Work with warehouse or 3PL manager to onboard the facility Skills and Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Contract logistics experience required Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with different deadlines Excellent customer service skills including an understanding of how to de-escalate situations Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including 365: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Solid understanding of Warehousing operations & sales Experience with customer Onboarding and project management Benefits : (All non-union employees) Total Compensation Package: We offer a competitive base salary. 401(k) with a match: Pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement. Stock Purchase Plan: Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group's success as shareholders. Medical: We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs. Vision: Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses. Dental: Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services. Holiday / Paid Time Off: The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days. 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 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK ! 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 Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered. Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives. Our Values: Respect & Results Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility At DHL Global Forwarding we cultivate a culture that values both respect and results, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. #LI-RL2 Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.