Vice President: Logistics – East Africa Job Vacancy at DP World – October 2026

About DP World

DP World is a global trade and logistics company focused on enabling the flow of international trade and improving supply chain efficiency. The company employs more than 111,000 people from 159 nationalities and operates across 77 countries on six continents.

DP World integrates ports and terminals, marine services, logistics, and technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through innovation, investment, and local expertise, the company aims to improve the movement of goods, strengthen global connectivity, and create opportunities for businesses and communities.

DP World is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, ensuring that employees are respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Job Overview

Job Title: Vice President: Logistics – East Africa
Organization: DP World
Job Category: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Region: East Africa
Application Platform: LinkedIn
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided advertisement.

Job Description

The Vice President: Logistics – East Africa will define the sub-regional logistics strategy and capability priorities for East Africa. The role will focus on expanding DP World’s end-to-end supply chain offering and providing strategic leadership, business development, commercial coordination, and operational alignment across the region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for growing DP World’s logistics business in East Africa, contributing to regional revenue and financial targets, strengthening customer relationships, and developing integrated logistics solutions that leverage the company’s capabilities across the region.

The position also involves overseeing business performance, managing financial targets, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy Development and Business Growth

• Formulate the East Africa Logistics strategy in alignment with DP World Group, Africa strategy, and the relevant business pillar strategies and key performance indicators.
• Set strategic direction for the East Africa sub-region and its associated capabilities, cascading strategic priorities to clusters and operating companies.
• Translate regional strategies into practical sub-regional and country-level business plans.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies that accelerate business growth and positively influence revenue, operating profit, and return on invested capital.
• Establish appropriate organizational structures, standards, and capabilities to support DP World Africa’s logistics objectives.
• Expand logistics operations beyond existing categories and capabilities in line with regional and global priorities.
• Develop and implement medium-term business development plans, including budget and profit-and-loss (P&L) responsibilities for East Africa.

2. Commercial Leadership and Customer Relationship Management

• Establish strategic relationships and commercial agreements with clients that create value for customers and end users.
• Lead key customer relationships and act as an expert in developing logistics solutions.
• Identify customer opportunities, challenges, and potential partnership priorities to establish mutually beneficial commercial relationships.
• Define and strengthen DP World’s market positioning and service offering across East Africa.
• Lead customer engagement initiatives to support the delivery of the growth strategy over a three-to-five-year period.
• Ensure commercial activities and logistics operations are coordinated to deliver optimal customer service.

3. Logistics Operations and Capability Development

• Oversee the growth, expansion, and management of logistics operations across:
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Contract Logistics
  • Road Freight
  • Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)
• Establish the structures, standards, and capabilities required to support efficient logistics operations.
• Ensure that operational and commercial activities are effectively coordinated across the East African sub-region.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, service delivery, and supply chain efficiency.
• Build effective relationships across DP World’s group of companies to facilitate collaboration, complete projects, and improve processes.
• Ensure the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.

4. Business Development, Acquisitions, and Partnerships

• Identify potential acquisitions that support East Africa Logistics’ strategic targets.
• Lead acquisition and integration initiatives in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively engage internal and external stakeholders to identify and maximize market growth opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships that strengthen DP World’s logistics capabilities and commercial positioning.
• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities to expand the company’s service portfolio.

5. Financial Management and Budgeting

• Formulate the East Africa Logistics budget to ensure that strategic priorities are adequately funded.
• Ensure effective financial management in accordance with company standards.
• Take accountability for achieving budgeted revenue and operating income targets.
• Analyse monthly financial performance indicators and trends.
• Implement appropriate adjustments to maintain profitability and achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and submit required financial and operational reports on time.
• Drive integrated business planning with regional and global stakeholders, including Commercial and Finance teams, to maximize customer service and business performance.

6. Risk Management and Business Planning

• Identify and manage business uncertainties, market risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement action plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Monitor industry, market, and technology trends to assess their impact on business and operational opportunities.
• Recommend and lead projects that capitalize on emerging trends and improve logistics performance.
• Collaborate with regional and global leadership to support effective decision-making and integrated business planning.

7. People Management and Organizational Development

• Lead the DP World people agenda across the East Africa Logistics sub-region.
• Oversee workforce planning and recruitment.
• Support learning and development initiatives.
• Drive effective performance management, reward and recognition, and talent management.
• Ensure employee relations are managed in accordance with Group policies and procedures.
• Develop a healthy, high-performance culture aligned with DP World’s organizational values.
• Build and enable high-performing teams capable of delivering strategic and commercial objectives.

8. Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the implementation of continuous improvement, health, safety, and sustainability best practices across East Africa Logistics operations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements across all operating entities.
• Ensure that logistics operations meet company standards and relevant legal obligations.
• Promote a culture of safety, operational responsibility, and sustainability.

Qualifications Required

Applicants must possess:

• A relevant postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Experience and Skills Required

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• More than 10 years of experience in the supply chain industry, including experience managing supply chain activities.
• At least eight years of experience in a similar or senior executive role within a global supply chain multinational company.
• Proven success in establishing, scaling, and growing logistics operations across multiple countries and business capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-border service development, operational setup, commercial growth, and team development.
• Proven experience working across East Africa.
• Strong strategic leadership and business development capabilities.
• Experience managing commercial relationships, financial performance, budgets, and P&L responsibilities.
• Ability to develop and implement regional strategies and translate them into country-level business plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational risks, drive continuous improvement, and deliver sustainable business growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DP World is committed to equal employment opportunities and believes that workforce diversity is essential to its success. Recruitment decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills, and applications are welcomed from all members of society regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting a resume and application information, candidates authorize DP World to transmit and store their information in its global recruitment database and circulate it as necessary to evaluate their qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the LinkedIn recruitment page.

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