Head of Air Freight - Military veterans preferred

Head of Air Freight

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 Head of Air Freight in Nigeria. In this specific position you will lead AFR Ops/CS sub-function at the country level and provide input to and lead the implementation of functional strategy to deliver flow of goods and information across the customer’s global supply chain utilizing air transportation, maximizing profitability and optimizing utilization of business and human assets in line with country’s business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policiesJoin us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Head of Air Freight position

• You will formulate AFR strategy in line with country business strategy and requirements, global guidelines and policies
• You will lead planning and implementation of AFR plans, measures and budgets to achieve operational results driving profitability, volume growth and service expansion
• You will develop plans, organize and control large country projects and initiatives to provide fast, reliable, efficient and affordable AFR solutions
• You will lead effective AFR operational management through end-to-end capacity management, optimization of network procurement, implementation of consolidation opportunities, etc.
• You will oversee and take decisions for operation sites, procurement of capacity, technical support (buying, capacity, etc.) and local purchasing in country according to global policy
• You will monitor and act on preferred carrier usage and related incentive deals in the country
• You will steer market profiling and customer/ competitor research and analysis activities to understand and identify market opportunities and challenges
• You will define effective pricing strategies to sustain profitable growth, and guide identification and implementation of new products within country and provide input on solution design and service elements
• You will liaise with sales to support interaction with key customers and provide pricing and margin guidance, support on bids, RFQs and customer presentations
• You will set and monitor implementation to compliance standards, procedures and specifications for the country in line with global guidelines
• You will have to benchmark and embed best in class infrastructure and practices for AFR at the country level
• You will use available tools to proactively monitor and improve performance
• You will conduct regular dialogues with team to review quality and performance levels vs targets

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• Master's degree
• Excellent communicator in English both written and verbal.
• more than 8 years’ experience within the same field.

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 

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.