DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Service Delivery Manager
Time Type: Full time

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

Advanced Computer literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

WMS (Blue Yonder) will be huge advantage/ Warehouse Control System (Automation)/ FMS – TMS/ Integration

Job Related Requirements

Minimum of 3years’ experience in warehousing & governance/procedures & project management.

Added Advantages for this role

•           Experience of 3 years with creating and standardising processes, templates and governance.

•           Experience building an efficient strategic portfolio management framework and governing it (including continuous development).

•           Very strong warehousing/logistics knowledge

•           Very good English skills.

•           Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.

•           Skilled user of Microsoft tools

•           An IT technical background and ITIL/Prince2 certification.

•           A very good knowledge of Warehouse management systems is a huge advantage.

•           A good Knowledge of various IT related warehousing technologies – Warehouse Automation systems, Freight Management system, Integration.

•           Having finance knowledge is a big plus

Main purpose of the role

Within Solutions IT, we have a strategic governance office part of our new Strategy & Governance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that governance and procedures are in place within Solutions IT. 

You will get a close working relationship with different teams within Solutions IT and with a broad range of stakeholders -within IT organization but also within Solutions Business division. You will also be responsible for the finance part of Solutions IT ensuring that the costs are kept under control based on the budget from different perspectives.

Duties and Responsbilities

As Governance and Procedure Specialist you will support the development and maintenance of a robust governance framework for Solutions IT (SIT) organization – taking strategic direction and translating it into operational tasks, which you will then execute. Doing so, you will be creating standards, procedures, and templates to ensure consistent governance across all the Strategy & Governance activities

•             Ensuring that all the SIT procedures and processes are in place and in line with SIT strategy and coordination with SIT departments in any                 

               request/project

•             Governance around release management for all SIT applications in coordination with respective delivery teams

•             Ensuring that all the SIT procedures and processes are in place and in line with SIT strategy and coordination with SIT departments in any

              request/project

•             Governance around release management for all SIT applications in coordination with respective delivery teams

•             Take ownership of processes - creation, maintenance, development of processes / procedures for all SIT teams - related to deliveries, configurations,

                change requests, incident management, special projects, facilitation - all in coordination with SIT stakeholders

•             Vendor license management for all vendors having a contract with SIT in coordination with SIT service owners

•             Take ownership of general role/authorization structure of all SIT applications in coordination with service owners

•             Be contact point of change requests/enhancements in ServiceNow when it has an impact to all SIT teams

•             Bring relevant actions from the Solutions IT management group into the Global IT strategy. (e.g. inbound process)

•             Empowering the coordination between all the IT teams (Global IT – Solutions IT)

•             Project tracking and reporting: monitor project performance (progress, budget, resources, and risk) to report on the overall health of the project portfolio

               management.

•             Portfolio and process governance: Establish and maintain a simple and unified governance structure and ensure overview of and correlation between

              current processes related to project execution and resource utilization.

•             Monitor and control vendor license costs of all vendors having a contract with SIT

•             Control of project budget and coordinate with stakeholders (CAPEX, OPEX, others)

•             Control of any IT costs impacting budget of SIT

•             Any financial matter impacting Solutions IT finances.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.