DP World

Deputy General Manager - Branch Operations - Freight Forwarding

DP World  •  State of Haryāna, IN (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

  1. Business Delivery & Execution

Own end-to-end operational delivery for the branch across all shipments and service lines

Ensure adherence to customer commitments, SLAs, and agreed TATs

Drive on-time performance, shipment visibility, and exception management

  1. Operational Excellence & Efficiency

Optimize cost per shipment/file through process discipline and productivity improvement

Drive standardization and strict adherence to SOPs across all operations

Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, leakages, and rework

  1. Customer Experience & Service Quality

Partner closely with Customer Service to ensure proactive communication and issue resolution

Ensure zero-defect execution and “first-time-right” operations

Support retention through consistent and predictable service delivery

  1. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, coach, and develop operations teams to drive high performance

Build accountability and ownership culture within the branch

Ensure resource optimization and workload balancing

  1. Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Pricing teams to ensure seamless execution

Support business growth by enabling scalable and reliable operations

Act as the operational anchor for all customer implementations and transitions

  1. Governance, Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and internal governance requirements

Maintain high standards of documentation, audit readiness, and system accuracy

Drive discipline in system usage (CRM/OTM or relevant platforms)

  1. Performance Management & Reporting

Track and report key operational KPIs (TAT, cost, productivity, service levels)

Drive continuous improvement through data-led decision making

Support BU Head with insights on performance, risks, and improvement opportunities

DP World

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 119,000 employees from 164 nationalities, spanning 83 countries on six continents and 560+ business units, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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