Managing Director

at  DFDS Baltics

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.
DFDS Logistics Oy is a company providing door-to-door solutions for customers, both full load, part load, piece goods and premium services with customers in the forestry and automotive industries, among others. We operate within a global context and has a strong focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental impact. The business is on a continuous developmental journey regarding both ways of working and making our people grow.
We are now looking for a Managing Director who will contribute to the company’s ongoing journey.
Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Managing Director, you will report directly to the Vice President Nordic Dry. You will manage your own legal entity in Finland and Estonia and be part of the BU Nordic Dry management team together with other MD colleagues in BU Nordic. This is a key role in the DFDS organization that will involve great collaboration with the rest of the organization to continue our journey towards One DFDS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and drive the overall performance of the Logistics forwarding business in Finland and Estonia (ca 35 MEUR revenue)
• In line with the overall DFDS strategic plan, develop and deliver on strategic initiatives for the local business
• Propose, initiate and deliver organizational changes as required in order to improve organizational effectiveness and performance
• Create and establish strong internal relationships and promote collaboration across departments and business areas within the group
• Stay up to date with market and industry trends as well as the competitor landscape
• Maintain and develop key customer relations as well as driving new business development
• Manage and follow up on annual budgets
• Overall responsibility for maintaining a good working environment and engagement