Senior Specialist Innovation Global Portfolio at DHL
Rosemont, Illinois, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 25

Salary

83400.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Strategy, Stakeholder Management, English, Technology, Color, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
DHL’s Customer Solutions & Innovations (CSI), one of the business units of DHL, is a globally dedicated organization which simplifies the DHL customer experience by providing a single customer interface and developing innovative industry-tailored solutions for DHL’s largest global customers. Come discover the unique, international spirit of DHL where your commitment is recognized and rewarded.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Initiate and develop projects that accelerate DHL’s innovation agenda and strengthens our relationships with key customers and partners.
  • Manage a portfolio of innovation projects which includes the management of both operational pilot projects as well as thought leadership initiatives.
  • Support with building a strong pipeline of innovation pilot projects for the global Innovation Trend Research team, covering a broad spectrum of trends around IoT, AI, Automation, Health & Safety, and Sustainability.
  • Apply your expertise to initiate and manage operational pilots leverage state-of-the-art technologies such as robotics, internet of things and artificial intelligence.
  • Ability to apply your unique creative skills to thought leadership initiatives including the publication of industry-leading trend reports, and show cases at the DHL Innovation Center. This will require working in close coordination with our global innovation teams in Germany, Chicago, Dubai, and Singapore.
  • As part of the global Innovation & Trend Research team, you will also be required to actively engage with DHL’s key customers through events at the Innovation Centers and at regional conferences.
  • Engage with DHL’s top global customers through tours and workshops at the Innovation Centers and at regional conferences.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Inspired, open-minded and outgoing in character with a passion for innovation and new technologies
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a related field, preferably with a background in consultancy, business, logistics, innovation, engineering or technology
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate a complex idea in a simple way and encourage people to adopt ideas
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently in an analytical and structured manner
  • International mindset; willing to travel
  • Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills; you can articulate a complex idea in a simple way that motivates and inspires people, from top executives to operational staff.
  • Can-do mentality; you don’t hesitate to take initiative and address something hands-on, from developing strategy to being on-site at a logistics operation.
  • Ability to assess business cases, operational processes, and end user needs with empathy and talent for spotting innovation opportunities.
  • Curious, with a deep desire to grow and learn
  • Fluency in English
    Exempt Salary Range: $83,400-$111,200
    DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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