Director Merger and Acquisition Integration

A preferred internal candidate has been identified.

All qualified candidates will be considered for this role and future opportunities.

Director, M&A Integrations The Director, M&A Integrations is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing post-merger integration activities to ensure the successful unification of acquired entities with DHL Supply Chain.

This strategic leadership role serves as a central point of contact across functional areas, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, and Communications-working closely with senior leadership to align strategic goals, ensure accountability, and drive value realization.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in supporting cross-functional projects, a strong understanding of business operations, and a strategic mindset.

They will lead integration planning during due diligence and support execution post-close, with a focus on communication, risk mitigation, culture alignment, and performance tracking.

This position requires exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities * Develop and manage comprehensive integration strategies and plans aligned with deal rationale and business objectives * Lead pre-close integration planning efforts during due diligence, identifying key risks, dependencies, and value drivers * Collaborate with Corporate Development and business leaders to define integration scope, timelines, and success metrics * Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, Marketing) to ensure aligned execution across workstreams * Establish and drive governance structures, steering committees, and regular status reporting * Track progress against milestones, escalate issues, and drive resolution of integration roadblocks * Serve as the central liaison between acquired entities and parent company leadership during transition periods * Monitor integration progress and post-deal performance, including synergy capture and cost optimization * Conduct post-integration reviews to assess outcomes and lessons learned, applying insights to future integrations * Identify and mitigate integration risks through proactive planning and responsive execution * Maintain and continuously improve integration playbooks, templates, and tools * Champion integration best practices across the organization to enhance future M&A success Required Experience * Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or industrial engineering * Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain * Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic planning/execution, mergers & acquisitions, or project management/execution * Strong understanding of business models, financial drivers, and strategic rationale for M&A * Analytical skills to assess complex data, identify risks and opportunities, and monitor key performance indicators * Ability to design and implement plans that capture deal value and drive synergy realization * Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders * Proactive in identifying and mitigating risks and resolving issues * Skilled in stakeholder engagement and alignment across diverse teams and leadership levels * Clear and effective communicator, able to translate complex plans into actionable steps * Adaptable and resilient in dynamic, fast-paced environments * Demonstrates leadership presence and builds trust across teams and executive stakeholder Our Organization At DHL Supply Chain, we foster a business casual environment focused on teamwork, associate development, and continuous improvement.

We offer competitive wages, excellent insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life), a 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for career growth.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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