Job Description

Station Manager AUH
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 DHL Group. 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.
Who finds the right solutions at the right time? You do! Then we need to hear from you. Grab this unique opportunity to join the best Freight forward company, - DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Station Manager AUH in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
In this Station Manager AUH position

• Define sub functional strategy at country level and contribute to the overall business strategy in line with business vision and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies
• Plan, control and lead end-to-end logistics operations (pick up to delivery) for the country ensuring safety of people, data and goods
• Lead implementation of strategic activities and initiatives across the country with significant risk potential and impact on overall results
• Steer desired installation, functioning and adjustment of all material infrastructure
• Direct preparation of operating budgets and proposals for investments, and drive major operational investments
• Oversee the opening or closing of facilities and evaluate operational aspects of mergers and acquisitions
• Take decisions and authorize critical production agreements/ contracts with key accounts, changing terms and conditions significantly where required
• Develop and monitor the applications of operating processes, systems and technologies, operating structure and models, as well as work flow
• Define processes and establish well-coordinated systems for providing adequate human resource and logistics infrastructure to deliver logistics services
• Define and drive achievement of service and quality objectives across the country
• Moderate and adjust operational capacities to changes/ growth in country business volumes and operational requirements to profitably deliver logistics services
• Introduce and embed best in class operations and logistics practices at the country level.
• Deliver innovation that directly influences the way the country is operating and making money

Stakeholders

• Extensive contact and negotiating with other departments and 3rd parties with conflicting objectives
• Influence and challenge key stakeholders effectively
• Develop strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with senior DHL business leaders
• Influence others across DHL and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Group
• Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems

Management Responsibility

• Lead multiple teams of lower level executives, directors/senior managers, and managers
• Develop short to long-term (1-5 years) plans for optimizing the organization, function, or job-family and the talent required to execute strategies

Now, here is what we need from you!
Education Level
Master's degree
Experience Level
more than 8 years
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 DHL Group, 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 is an ongoing key focus area.
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.

Skills Required