Country Manager Uganda

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.

DHL Global Forwarding Uganda has an opening for a Country Manager who will lead, develop and control the business and operations at the country-level to achieve short and long-term financial and operating objectives (profitability, revenue, productivity, market share) in line with division and DHL Group strategy. Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

In this Country Manager position

• You will define the divisional business strategy in the country taking vertical and/or horizontal guidelines and objectives into account.
• You will ensure effective management of business and operations at the country level.
• You will supervise sales, marketing and operations, and may have responsibility for accounting, purchasing, personnel, and / or financial functions in the country.
• You will ensure effective management and takes responsibility for the country-level P&L (EBITA etc.), cost and revenue management and controls / supervises.
• You will drive the exploration and exploitation of growth opportunities.
• You will decide difficult cases and makes sure that decisions are carried out properly, for example concerning product and market strategy, business development, investments, etc.
• You will analyze complex multi-dimensional issues extensively and improves, changes or adapts existing methods and techniques.
• You will implement modification within own authority which directly influences the way the division is operating, making money and managing people in the country.
• You will reach agreement with external parties to accept complete proposals and programs where there is little interest in cooperating or participating.
• You will negotiate critical agreements / contracts and has the mandate / authority to sign them, changing T&Cs significantly.
• You will approve all major projects including integration projects at the country level.
• You will recruit and develop the members of the country leadership team; keeps them motivated and coordinates their efforts.
• You will approve key personnel decisions for the country.
• You will generate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm for the company and division.
• You will lead and manage team; determine team structure, roles and performance targets in co-operation with functional leaders.
• You will evaluate performance and propose performance-based compensation for direct staff.
  
  
  

Now, Here’s What We Need From You

• Minimum 12 years of experience in different senior management functions in a logistics company
• Broad management experience across several functional areas or businesses with success.
• People Management Skills
• Fluent in English
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Extensive Financial Knowledge
• Master’s Degree in Business Management
  
  
  

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 https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

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.