Road Freight Specialist

Road Freight Specialist

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Road Freight Specialist in Saudi Arabia to Develop and administer customer operations plans and processes to deliver efficient logistics processes and results in the supply chain of a specific client using multimodal means of transportation and provide support to sales team in line with the business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines and policies.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Road Freight Specialist position

JOB PURPOSE

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Pro-active planning, dispatching and managing of the domestic shipments with assigned 3rd Party Transport Companies for the execution of Export, Transit, Import or Domestic shipments.

• Source with internal & external customer for relevant shipments to maximize the number of executed shipments.

• Receive and accept transport orders from customers.

• Book shipment with transporter on time

• Register shipment on internal system on time.

• Schedule & Coordinate Loading & Offloading with customer and driver/ transporter

• Arrange customs clearance based on customer documentation.

• Supply carrier with transport order/ instructions.

• Send Pre-alerts to customer / destination offices.

• Follow up PODs (proof of delivery) with transporters.

• Invoice shipment based on estimate or rate agreements.

• Supply estimates on customer / sales request.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Competence

Competency segment ‘Business’

Customer Orientation – Is focused on Identifying and understanding each customer’s needs. Expresses and acts on desire to assist customers in an efficient and friendly manner.

Business Acumen - Understands business principles and language, including the fundamentals of finance and profitability. Uses this understanding to achieve results and to increase the performance and profitability of the company.

Analytical & Decision Making: Makes timely and appropriate choices based on accurate analysis and experience. Uses sound judgment even in conditions of uncertainty. Anticipates impact of decisions and plans how to manage risk.

Results Orientation: Continually seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results. Overcomes obstacles and makes adjustments to achieve results. Focuses self and others to achieve targets aligned with business goals.

Competency segment ‘Leadership’

Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to achieve target and objectives. Accomplishes own tasks in support of team goals and actively offers to help colleagues. Supports group decisions.

Competency segment ‘Personal’

Accountability: Acts responsibly. Can be counted on to keep commitments. Complies with the intent of policies, procedures and agreements. Builds others' trust in own professionalism, integrity, expertise and ability to get results.

Communication: Provides both verbal and written information in a timely, clear and concise Listens attentively, and summarizes or asks questions, when needed, to clarify information.

Self-Management: Remains calm, objective and controlled in responding to urgent or demanding situations. Maintains effective performance under pressure. Stays positive.

STAKEHOLDERS

• To arrange bookings based on customer requirements with various nominated third parties to ensure customer needs are met.
• To process customer and customs documentation within a required timeframe in accordance with third party and local requirements i.e. customs, trade law, carriers
• To co-ordinate movement of cargo within required/stipulated time frames in order to meet customer needs
• To manage and monitor all parties within the supply chain.
• To develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• To prepare specific customer reports whenever required
• Timely & amicable settlement of customer issues
• Support the Head of Road Freight with negotiation & maintenance of supplier rates and contracts, new/change of systems, directives.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal & external Customer, Customs and transporters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of road transport Market and Trends
• Knowledge in Saudi Road Transport Supplier market
• Knowledge of Saudi Regulations towards social and safety regulations for Road Transport
• Experience in Cost and Time Management of Truck’s and driver.
• Customer focused.
• Microsoft Office applications
• Good English communication skills – written and spoken, Arabic preferable.
• Interpersonal skills
• Influencing skills
• Negotiation skills

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• More than 5+ years within the same field

• Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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