DFDS is one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies with a strong Logistics footprint throughout Europe. Over the past five years, DFDS Logistics Division has more than doubled the business. For the next five years DFDS has set ambitious targets and we are now looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP) for Logistics Dry to drive the continued development

SVP, Head of Logistics Dry is a newly created position due to a strategic reorganisation of the Logistics Division to enable the future growth of the business.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President Logistics, you’ll have responsibility for driving the growth of the business unit and developing a long-term commercial strategy for the next three to five years with sustainability as a key lever.

Global dry cargo revenues at DFDS are significant, with approximately yearly DKK 12,5 bn DKK for the Logistics division. Being the SVP for Logistics Dry, you’ll hold ultimate responsibility both commercially and operationally. You’ll be an integral member of Logistics Management Team and manage a team of three Vice Presidents covering the business units for Logistics Nordic Dry, Logistics Continent Dry and Logistics UK & Ireland Dry.

About the role
As SVP Head of Logistic Dry, you will be responsible for a P&L of DKK7bn. The strategic ambition is to continue to grow the top-line with a double-digit margin through both organic and inorganic means, with the group strategy for the Logistics Division to have doubled in size by 2027.

The SVP Head of Logistics Dry responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Become a customer-centric organization that delivers best-in-class commercial excellence and inject a customer-first mindset into the newly formed divisions with clear trackable KPIs.

• As the ultimate accountable leader for operations with the Dry Division, the role holder will be required to oversee the end-to-end operational performance of the business through robust performance management focussing upon cost savings, efficiencies and customer service levels.

• Lead and engage people creating development opportunities, successfully managing change and communication to facilitate a positive collaborative and developmental culture.

• Ensure proper implementation of leading-edge commercial methodology, innovation, tools and techniques.

• Establish strong, fully transparent, proactive and effective working relationships across the senior leadership team, Executive Management Team and Board.

• Role model for the DFDS values, lead by example as an energetic and inspiring leader, bringing together key business stakeholders and top management on the Logistics Division.

 Who you are?

• You have a commercial acumen with P&L experience either as a regional CEO or a Divisional CEO within a corporate environment as the ultimate responsibility.
• You have broad international experience with multi-site network, large operational workforces and strong trade union exposure.
• You have an operational excellence with multiple examples of driving standardisation and continuous improvement.
• You are an energetic and inspirational leader with focus to develop a high-performance based culture and with the ability to communicate, influence and elevate performance across all levels of an organization - from top to bottom.

Be part of the movement
We Move for All To Grow and at DFDS the business, our customers and the people mean the world to us. We want to develop and grow together with our customers and ensure we deliver best in class customer experience. We aim to attract and retain the best talents, provide challenge and opportunity for personal growth and development. By being inclusive and embracing our differences we get the best from everyone and an even greater result. We take great pride in empowering our people to make a real difference. Join our team and be part of our success as one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies.

Who We Are
We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 13,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.

In addition, DFDS has an industry leading E.S.G. (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda including a zero-emission vessel planned for 2025 and a strong focus on local de-carbonisation initiatives where you will have a big role to play.  We are currently working in deploying the largest order ever of electric trucks in our network, an important step in realising our decarbonisation targets set by the Logistics Division and in alignment with recognised frameworks. A further spotlight is placed on increasing diversity and inclusion, doing business the right way in line with our code of conduct and ethics policies along with local citizenship initiatives to give back to the communities within which we live and work.

Interested? Apply now!
In this recruitment we are collaborating with Korn Ferry. If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Henrik Maartensson (+45 53 89 84 85, henrik.maartensson@kornferry.com). If you have questions about the position, you can contact Niklas Andersson, Executive Vice President Logistics Division.

All applications will be treated confidentially and on an ongoing basis. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

DFDS is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age and citizenship.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.