Role Purpose :
The Director, Freight Forwarding will lead the commercial division and go-to-market strategies for growth at DP World Canada, partnering with senior leadership to execute strategy, scale operations, and deliver consistent, profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities :
- Responsible for commercial strategy and team execution to achieve growth targets.
- Drive execution of divisional goals and KPIs aligned with the broader Freight Forwarding strategy.
- Develop achievable budgets in cooperation with the Product Team engagement.
- Executive lead for Trade Lane development and strategic account penetration.
- Responsible for weekly Freight Forwarding reporting and country level reporting.
- Monitor team performance and work proactively with the senior leadership team to collaborate towards unified goals.
- Work with head office to promote Canada commercially and provide support as an executive sponsor on high impact accounts.
- Review contracts and execute complex implementations to ensure customer satisfaction
- Manage the national pipeline and work with Sales coordination on accuracy and evaluating weekly data analytics
Knowledge & Qualifications :
10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience within the freight forwarding industry, with strong exposure to air, ocean, and inland transportation.Proven ability to lead and scale teams, drive growth, and deliver results in a complex, fast-paced logistics environment.Strong commercial and financial acumen, with hands-on experience managing budgets, margins, and P&L.Solid understanding of Canadian import / export regulations and operational compliance (., PARS / PARS-related processes).Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet competing deadlines.Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence clients, internal teams, and external partners.Fluent in English.