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Vice President – Contract Logistics – North Europe, Guildford
Client: DP World
Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Vice President – Contract Logistics – North Europe
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President – Contract Logistics, to lead DP World’s Contract Logistics operations across North Europe. This high-impact role oversees a dynamic, multi-sector portfolio—including acquired businesses and ambitious new growth through M&A and strategic expansion plans.
You will be responsible for operational excellence, strategic alignment, customer satisfaction, and business growth across multiple sites and teams. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with sharp commercial instincts, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering results through innovation and influence.
NOTE: A hybrid opportunity with a requirement for regular travel, based anywhere in the UK.
How You Will Contribute
Strategic Leadership
* Serve as the most senior leader for Contract Logistics in North Europe.
* Direct a diverse portfolio of operations and act as the escalation point for critical issues.
* Build high-level relationships with government bodies, educational institutions, and business leaders.
Operational Excellence
* Ensure high-performing, safe, and continuously improving logistics operations.
* Oversee new site setups and customer integrations.
* Align policies and processes with regional and global standards.
* Manage strategic relationships across a portfolio of major technology, automotive, and chemical clients, while actively influencing and driving growth in emerging verticals.
* Consistently exceed customer expectations, delivering exceptional service and strong commercial returns for DP World.
Business Growth & Development
* Collaborate with commercial teams and other business units to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions.
* Drive expansion and brand recognition across North Europe.
* Lead and develop a large, multi-site team.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term engagement.
What You Will Bring
* Degree-level education, ideally in supply chain or logistics.
* Extensive experience in supply chain solutions across multiple sectors.
* Senior leadership roles within multinational environments.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
* Detail-oriented and results-driven mindset.
* High stress tolerance and accountability.
* Entrepreneurial mindset focusing on innovation and operational excellence.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting roles within a growing international organization, with a market-competitive compensation package. We focus on hiring and developing the right people, supporting personal growth and self-development in an informal atmosphere.
About DP World
DP World is committed to making global trade flow better, with over 103,000 employees across 75 countries. We are transforming our ports, marine services, logistics, and technology businesses to create seamless supply chain solutions, investing in innovation to push trade further and faster.
We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills, encouraging employees to be their authentic selves.
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