Head of Area North & Central, Greater China Cluster

The role is responsible for the management of Area to achieve the strategic targets, including but not limited to the P & L. It is crucial that operations excellence is achieved in line with Corporate and Statutory requirements.

* Develop, recommend and execute the short-, medium- and long-term business strategies to achieve sustainability in profit and business growth.
* Carry out analysis of the market and the business trends to ensure competitiveness. Set the annual growth target in consultation with the Product Heads and CEO Greater China.
* Retain existing business to ensure stability.
* Diversify and expand product and solution offerings to fuel further growth.
* Lead business development initiatives to further grow the business.
* Develop and nurture a strong customer loyalty base through service and operations excellence.
* Establish close rapport with the relevant authorities and external stakeholders to maintain our brand image and protect our interests.

* Work with the Product Management teams to have a continuous improvement in operations processes and productivity


* Harness efficiency through use of systems and headcount utilization.
* Establish clear targets and accountabilities to the team and ensure alignment with the overall target.
* Review the Operational KPIs to keep track on productivity growth.


* Ensure that systems, policies and procedures are in line with Head Office, region and the country directives in terms of Compliance and statutory requirements.

* Act as a coach and mentor to strengthen the employees' performance and productivity.

* Define performance standard and conduct performance reviews with the team
* Motivate the team through various engagement activities
* Cultivate an environment whereby it is conducive for a cohesive and engaging team to thrive

Skills Required

− Strong Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics experience.
− Work experience in Asia; work experience in China would be preferred.
− Strategic mindset with the ability to be hands on when the occasion requires
− Strong result oriented.
− Excellent inter-personal and customer focused.
− Good communications and influencing skills achieve the desired outcome.
− Sound business acumen with the ability to build and maintain a strong team.
− Analytical and tenacity in execution.
− Strong emotional intelligence with cross cultural sensitivities.
− Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage.

Experience and Qualifications

− Bachelor degree or equivalent above, preferred in International Trade, Freight and Logistics Management.
− Minimum of 8-10 years related management experiences in similar position at multinational companies in logistics industry.

Professional Development, Work-life Balance, Working Internationally

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues world-wide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.