General Information
Location: Singapore
Job Seniority: Professionals
Job Type: Consulting
Working time: Full-time
Travel Extent: Below 50%
Description and Requirements
Head of DHL Consulting Asia-Pacific, VP
DHL Consulting
Heading one of the regional offices of DHL Consulting, the position is a key role in building and driving the consulting service portfolio in the APAC region: From a strategic down to an operational level, in close collaboration with all BUs and also external customers and in all dimensions from business development to project execution, building sustainable processes and tools and enabling clients.The role will be based in Singapore, with travel to other Asian markets as needed.
Key tasks:
- Independently identify strategic and /or strategic logistics consulting projects with all BUs assuming full responsibility for the projects, to become a provider of choice:
- Identifying customer needs and drawing up proposals by developing, commercializing, and delivering high-quality/innovative services and solutions
- Planning, prioritizing, and steering project activities
- Consulting and coordinating with other partners, project managers, and clients on the project progress, risk, and potential
- Determining the need for follow-up projects and their acquisition
- Challenging project results and helping the project teams generate impact and desired outcomes
- Develop DHL Consulting further by defining and leading selected internal initiatives and assuming responsibility for the Strategic Logistics Consulting Practice Group
- Manage the P&L (i.e., budgeting and steering of revenues and cost to achieve a profit) as contribution to the Investment of Choice KPIs for the regional office and DHL Consulting
- Develop internal engagement through open and broad communication and orchestration of internal initiatives, manage the local EOS follow-up process, and develop talent for the group to contribute to the Employer of Choice bottom line
- Represent DHL Consulting in the APAC region by connecting with relevant stakeholders on board levels across BUs
- Manage and build stakeholder relationships with senior Business leaders, project sponsors, and further stakeholders as part of the project delivery; determine the need for follow-up projects and drive the business development pipeline and project acquisition strategically
- Initiate, manage, and relationships with relevant stakeholders of external customers by working closely with internal stakeholders who provide leads for (strategic logistics) consulting projects
- Be part of the global DHL Consulting management team, taking the right decisions globally and implementing locally
- Manage as Personal Developer a direct team of highly skilled consultants and experts (a team consisting of ~15 team members, from junior to senior roles, who exercise latitude and independence in project work
DHL Consulting
Who we are:
DHL Consulting is an essential part of the world’s leading mail and logistics company, DHL Group, with unparalleled access to its most important people - the top management of this prominent global organization.
We have two critical responsibilities at DHL Consulting: We provide a broad range of management consulting and business transformation services to all DHL business divisions. We deliver strategic supply chain consulting services to many DHL Group customers.
Consultants in DHL Consulting, therefore, have the unique opportunity to experience both in-house and external consulting projects. As DHL Group offices and customers are located in 220 countries and territories, this can take you virtually anywhere in the world!
Our Job:
DHL Consulting combines business experience and logistics expertise to provide clear answers to the multifaceted business challenges of DHL Group. Our strategic advisory services help the Group’s businesses to run better, adding value and delivering internal objectivity.
We draw on the collective project experience of DHL Consulting, and we leverage the Group’s global wealth of industry-leading research and innovation. Besides, we freely apply industry benchmarks, external case studies, international precedents, and fresh thinking. With our broad understanding of DHL Group, we identify key challenges, develop customized solutions, look beyond specific business areas, and implement change quickly and efficiently. To help the organization stay ahead of the curve, we work on many digitalization projects.
Our professional advice nurtures and enables supply chain evolution for DHL Group customers in a wide range of sectors and industries, including automotive, energy, engineering and manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, retail, technology, and more.
Today, more than 120 consultants work globally for DHL Consulting. Our three offices are located in Germany, Singapore, and the USA, and assignments can take consultants almost everywhere on the planet.
Development/Career:
Our business is people-based, and your growth is our priority. We have an excellent track record of developing high-potential consultants for subsequent managerial positions in DHL Consulting and DHL Group. On your career journey, your responsibilities will grow. New consultants will focus on delivering exceptional projects, while senior consultants or project managers will take on team and project leadership. Associate Partners grow into customer relationship management and business development needed to become a Partner. Along the way, we will support you with a trust-based feedback culture, an individual mentor assigned from the management team, and a comprehensive training curriculum.
Are you curious to learn more about us?
Find our project portfolio: www.dhl-consulting.com
Check out our business updates: www.linkedin.com/company/dhlconsulting
Learn about our recruiting activities: www.facebook.com/dhlconsulting
Gain insights into our team culture: www.instagram.com/dhl_consulting
DHL Group
No matter where you live, we bet you have encountered our vans on your way to university, spotted our airplanes on one of your study trips, or received your latest parcel delivered directly by DHL Group, the biggest logistics company in the world. With more than 600,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL generated revenues of more than €94 billion in 2022. The company offers integrated services and tailored, customer-focused solutions for managing and transporting mail, cargo, equipment, and information. It is divided into five main divisions:
Post & Parcel Germany
DHL Express
DHL Global Forwarding & Freight
DHL Supply Chain
DHL eCommerce Solutions
CONNECTING PEOPLE. IMPROVING LIVES
Requirements:
- University education with an above-average degree
- 6-7 years experience in a strategy/management consultancy, in-house consulting within a major corporation or proven experience within projects with strategic themes
- In-depth working experience in the APAC regions
- Several years of project management experience of complex projects/programs covering a broad range of functional areas (including logistics)
- Sound experience in handling complex multi-project situations and proven track-record in collaborating with a large number of high-level stakeholders (C-Level)
- Fluency in written and spoken English; plus high proficiency in one additional Asian language
Submit your application in English including your CV, cover letter, academic and high school records and your reference letters (if applicable). Your point of contact is Ms. Gabi Fassl.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applications from everyone. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Call us if you have any questions. We’d be happy to hear from you at +49-174 247 7621.
