Job Description

At CEVA, we believe that logistics is a people business, that's why we create an environment of trust and team spirit - we encourage initiative and we empower our talent to grow in their careers. We are supply chain experts and live and breathe it every day. We offer a broad range of services in Contract Logistics, Air, Ocean and Ground management thanks to our 98,000 employees, operating in more than 160 countries. At CEVA, we are passionate about our work and the value we deliver to our customers and as a company, we are growing at a fast pace - do you Dare to Grow with us?

YOUR ROLE

Do you have the eye of a bold eagle, the concentration of a hunting lioness, the social skills to work and communicate with a team? Well, you may be the Director of Operations we are looking for. Your mission will be accountable for providing strategy for all aspects of multiple high-volume supply chain/logistics operations to ensure consistent high level service quality and customer satisfaction, profitability, cost efficient operations, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ultimately responsible for providing operating leadership to Product Line/Operations, Air, Ocean, Domestic, and Custom Brokerage management oversight of the delivery of services, attainment of profit objectives, business expansion, safety, quality, development of human resources, and the adherence to policy and procedure and statutory regulations. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Provide Leadership for the Product Line/ Operational development in Air Ocean Domestic and Custom Brokerage of short, immediate, and long-term business development strategies for key customers.
• Develop recommended strategy to implement and monitor improvement programs in cost reduction, revenue growth, quality improvement, safety and best practices across established and new contracts.
• Develop, foster and grow positive and professional relationships with executive level customers and colleagues.
• Provide leadership in coaching, mentoring, personnel selection, professional development and oversight of operations management within company guidelines.
• Lead and manage business case justification for capital and the deployment / allocation of existing and new assets.
• Develop recommended strategy and implement for the start-up of new operations.
• Direct and manage multiple high-volume logistics/supply chain operations within a given industry or region.
• Accountable to maximize profitability through superior customer service, effective and prompt communications and follow-up on all pending customer matters. Full accountability for P & L of sites in area of responsibility.
• Review, analyze and present management and financial reports, budgets, expense reports and forecasts for facilities under responsibility to Senior Leadership.
• Personally coach, train and mentor direct reports and provide career development opportunities through training and quality management activities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• PC Literate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience.
• Advanced, applied understanding of project management methodologies with focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals.
• In depth, experience based knowledge of managing revenue, budgets, EBITDA, operations problem solving, customer service and managing managers.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision-making, and organization skills.
• Knowledge of Strategic Planning processes. Ability to develop short and long-range project planning and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups.
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of a department (purchasing, budget preparations and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses, P & L experience.)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Minimum:

• Minimum ten to twelve years managing a large logistic operation or Warehouse/Transportation facility.
• Experience driving revenue growth, retaining customers and managing profitability of multiple sites.
• Minimum seven years in a leadership role with some experience over multiple, geographically dispersed facilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, 3 PL or Logistics is preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• A combination of Education and experience may be substituted for degree if experience is with Transportation or 3PL.

Travel: 50% or more domestic travel may be required

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits. There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

To express interest in this position, please visit https://careers.cevalogistics.com/ to apply.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. It is company policy that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and/or age (as prescribed by law). Applicants requiring accommodation are asked to make their needs known in advance. Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

We sincerely thank all applicants who express an interest in this role; however, only those being directly considered will be contacted for an interview, no phone call or agency inquiries please. In the event of a restructuring, reorganization, etc, the Company reserves the right to place employees in new positions without benefit of posting. Additionally, the Company may not post executive or certain other management level positions.