In this role you will drive airfreight procurement and carrier management to optimize cost, capacity, and service performance within DHL Global Forwarding. You will collaborate with operations, stations, gateways, and airline partners to shape pricing, supplier performance, and consolidation plans. You will provide market insights, manage relationships, and support the UK network to meet commercial and operational goals. This is a chance to influence commercial outcomes in a global freight forwarding environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Pay / Benefits
competitive salary
generous holiday entitlement
pension scheme with life assurance
employee wellbeing programme
retail and entertainment discounts
training and internal promotion opportunities
Responsibilities
Execute the global procurement strategy linked to airline support
Manage Best pricing through contract and/or spot processes
Plan consolidations and protect capacity with Operations and stations
Optimize consolidations and volume paid control
Commercial management of all Gateway shipments, consolidations and some back-to-backs
Define and manage internal rates
Perform market and customer analysis to balance supply and demand
Initiate local corrective action or escalate to Global
Maintain and provide market information
Offer guidance and support to the DGF UK network
Manage carrier performance from internal reports
Ensure compliance with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other requirements (e.g., anti-corruption)
Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program
Key requirements
Excellent commercial understanding of the Airfreight industry (5 yrs preferable)
Excellent communication skills
Strong team player with a positive attitude
Customer focused
Good operational understanding and skillset
Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues
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