Global Transport Director

Purpose of the function

How does the function Transport contribute in TVH?

Transport as part of the P&P and Operations team is a key function to oversee, plan and execute the overall transportation activities globally across multi-site distribution networks and multiple operating regions within TVH.

Accountable for day-to-day operational excellence and execution of local/regional transport activities

Accountable for the optimization, administration, planning and improving of transport set-ups

Responsible to secure continuous improvement of transport processes

Responsible to support operational and digital transformation of transport processes in alignment with the company’s strategy

Responsible to secure day-to-day compliant work according to local customs regulations, health, safety and environment

Accountable to optimize TVH CO2 emission footprint within the scope of transportation

Contributor to great customer experience, cost optimized, with high precision in execution and at the same time affordable transport service

Accountable for international trade compliance, managing global tariff classifications, customs broker performance and tariff refund optimization

Assignments of the job

Responsible for global transport function as part of the P&P and Operations team

Overseeing global traffic plans, costs & providing flexibility to regional teams within the global Transport budget

Accountable for global carrier management and supporting key account negotiations on a global level

Accountable for contract management of selected carriers

Representing TVH values in partnership development with relevant carriers

Accountable for achieving optimized transportation cost levels with alignment on service level expectations from the regional sales leaders/General Managers

As a member of the Operations Management Team, responsible to strategically lead and develop the Transportation agenda and represent Transportation in the relevant cross-functional Steering Commitees and working group meetings.

Accountable for leading, coaching, developing and inspiring a high performing Transportation team including communication, agility, performance culture, competence development and succession planning.

Promoting strong relationship building with regional commercial teams as well as within the P&P and Operations management team.

Accountable for promoting and stimulating entrepreneurial culture, proactive solution and execution orientation and innovation in line with technology development

Competences

Knowledge

Understanding of TVH business model, the strategic landscape and ways of working

Good business understanding, what are the important key performance indicators used to plan, follow up, and steer the business with a cost and customer centric approach

Excellent understanding of how a supply chain operates, ideally with a deeper understanding of warehouse operating processes and impact a fulfilment operation has on customer success

Good knowledge of trends and market intelligence in the area of transportation, is able to apply the knowledge to goals and targets for the team

Good financial competence and understanding of financial impact of transportation on the P&L

Understanding of cultural differences and importance of leading global, diverse teams to meet the goals

Very good knowledge of stakeholder management, identifying and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to make things happen

Motivation

Inspired by TVH culture and values and the opportunity to have a global influence, working with strong regional leadership and focus

Strong customer orientation with focus to optimize end-to-end processes

Strong willingness to influence, lead and wanting to improve the business with a focus on financial and business performance, compliance and customer and co-worker satisfaction

A passion to define and optimize standard operating procedures while at the same time transforming the business processes

Enjoy to work on an operational, tactical approach in day-to-day when needed but willing to focus on more longer-term strategic plans to contribute to the growth of TVH

Leadership and job-specific capabilities

Strong collaborative mind-set, excellent in building relationships within and outside the organization

Good communication and negotiation skills

Ability to lead from facts, data and operational reality and at the same time connecting to a global strategic path of transformation

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