Senior Consultant Commercial Solutions

Job FunctionTo provide expertise, advice, support, report on, and lead large scale / complex supply chain solution projects that optimises organisational value chain integration and performance, underpinned by Imperial/DP World’s supply chain and logistics capabilities.The Senior Consultant is experienced in leading cross-functional teams, conducting analysis, providing recommendations and guidance towards the delivery of strategic multiple large-scale supply chain solutions projects. Expected to work closely with clients to understand their business needs, identify opportunities for improvement and design solutions to optimise their supply chains. Manages and balance the requirements between business objectives and project requirements. Recognise trends, patterns, or themes in complex data, and leverages experience to solve complex problems. Understands the importance of project governance, stakeholder management, commercial models, and managing project teams.Key Performance AreasGrow Imperial/DP World clients and revenue.Oversee quality of analysis and solution team's outputs.Design the test methodology and success criteria for value-chain improvement solutions across multiple capabilities and regions.Facilitate cross functional business improvement and solutions development workshops.Obtain and document client requirements to enable design of integrated fit-for-purpose business solutions that improve client’s value chain.Support management of prospective client pipeline by evaluating and qualifying solution leads.Project team performance management.Qualifications RequiredBEng Industrial or BCom Logistics (Honours) or BCom Supply Chain Management (Honours) [NQF level 7 or higher].Experience and Skills Required8 - 12 years' relevant work experience (operations and / or solution design role).Proven track record of leadership and managing project teams.Proven track record of delivering successful projects.Demonstrated understanding of supply chain costs, cost drivers and cost efficiencies levers.Willingness to travel (predominantly Africa, ad-hoc).About DP WorldTrade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.EEO StatementDP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.