Global Supply Chain Value Engineer

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services.

As the experts in freight forwarding, we deliver 100% assurance to our customers via a mindset that’s always looking ahead to the next commercial opportunity, predicting the next potential issue, anticipating the next global trend.

Because at DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, we’re not simply about freight forwarding. We’re about forward-thinking ways to connect people – and improve their lives.

Job purpose

The Global Supply Chain Value Engineer is enterprise owner of DHL Global Forwarding’s global value engineering strategy for Order Management Solutions (OMS) and International Supply Chain. This role sets the global vision, governance framework, and performance agenda for value creation across customer pursuits, implementations, and ongoing lifecycle engagements.

As a global senior leader, the role drives commercial impact, customer value differentiation, and strategic growth, building methodologies, capabilities, and analytics required to quantify and demonstrate DHL’s business impact. The Senior Director translates complex supply chain operations into compelling financial narratives, supports global strategic deals, and ensures value engineering is deeply embedded across functions, regions, and customer touchpoints.

This position directly shapes global solution strategy, governs value‑based pricing alignment, leads multi‑region transformation initiatives, and partners with Executive Leadership to influence investment decisions, product enhancements, and long-term customer success.

Principal accountabilities

Supply Chain Mapping & Diagnostics

- Own and evolve the Supply Chain Exploration Toolkit and Opportunity Identification Framework.

- Conduct multi-scenario analyses and savings simulations.

- Lead end-to-end exploratory workshops with senior customer stakeholders.

- Translate diagnostic insights into value-generating and cost-saving roadmaps.

Solution Development

- Maintain and further develop the global Solutions & Consulting Playbook.

- Govern best-practice exchange and develop case study repository.

- Partner with design, operations, and commercial teams to develop deployable solutions.

- Build customer-specific P&L and value models.

Value Engineering Strategy

- Lead the Value Engineering stream and define methodology and KPIs.

- Embed value engineering across pursuits and customer lifecycle.

- Enable Business Solutions, Business Development teams and Customer Program Managers via training and capability building.

- Promote thought leadership and internal communication.

Strategic Pricing Alignment

- Integrate value insights into pricing strategy and commercial models.

- Maintain and further develop pricing calculators and value tools.

- Build financial scenarios that demonstrate ROI and long-term value.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience

• International SMT-level consulting and advisory capabilities
• Advanced supply chain design, diagnostics, and scenario modelling
• High proficiency in financial modelling, pricing logic, and P&L impact analysis
• Strong commercial acumen and customer engagement skillset
• Strategic thinking and complex problem solving
• Global program leadership and change management
• Strong storytelling, influencing, and C-suite communication
• Data-driven decision making and analytics governance

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 6-10 years of experience in consulting, supply chain engineering, value engineering, or commercial strategy roles.
• Proven experience leading global programs, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering multi-million-dollar ROI.
• Strong track record in customer-facing executive engagements.
• Excellent English: additional languages are an asset.

Location

Bonn but flexible in Europe

RCS Grade

H

Your benefits

We offer excellent employee benefits, a competitive salary package and great development opportunities.

• Positive work environment: 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
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, social counseling, generous corporate discount programs and other employee wellbeing programs.
• Global Exposure: Joining DHL Global Forwarding means being part of a truly global organization, providing you with the opportunity to work with diverse teams and gain exposure to international markets and practices.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to provide a flexible work environment.
• Continuous Learning and Development: We invest in our employees' growth by offering training programs, coaching, workshops, and resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program.

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