Global Assistant Manager - Strategy & Commercial Excellence

Job Purpose:

DP World is transitioning from a port-centric operator to the architect of the world’s smartest, most efficient supply chains. The Global Assistant Manager will play a pivotal role in enabling this transformation by supporting the Global VP in shaping, integrating, and executing our global commercial and strategic agenda.

This is not a coordination or administrative role. It is a build-and-integrate mandate focused on developing global capabilities, connecting them to commercial opportunities, and future‑proofing the organization across emerging technologies, AI trends, and shifts in global trade flows.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Analytics & Decision Support

• Develop robust financial models to evaluate commercial opportunities, partnerships, and investment cases.

• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to optimize margin and assess risk.

• Analyze business performance data to identify trends and convert insights into actionable commercial recommendations.

Strategy Implementation & Project Management

• Translate high-level strategic priorities into structured execution plans.

• Maintain the global master tracker for strategic initiatives.

• Drive KPI discipline and ensure consistent reporting across regions and teams.

Strategy, Innovation & Horizon Scanning:

• Monitor disruptive trends such as AI, automation, trade flow shifts, and regulatory changes.

• Work with digital/product teams to identify AI and automation opportunities.

• Conduct white space analysis and recommend build/buy/partner approaches.

Executive & Regional Coordination

• Prepare high-quality presentations and leadership materials.

• Act as secretariat for key commercial forums.

• Lead deep-dive strategic projects such as market entry studies and competitor analysis.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Consulting Path:

• 2–4 years in a Tier 1/Tier 2 consulting firm with logistics/supply chain exposure.

Industry Path:

• 2–5 years in strategy, commercial finance, or business analytics roles within logistics or supply chain.

• Strong financial modelling ability (P&L, cash flow, ROI).

• Understanding of freight forwarding, contract logistics, warehousing, distribution, and customs.

• Advanced PowerPoint storytelling and executive communication.

• Curiosity and understanding of AI and digital innovation in logistics.

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