Vice President of Operations - Houston, TX

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

 

YOUR ROLE

 Accountable for the fiscal and operational oversight, leadership, direction and overall management of a region; and sales of diverse products and services in large markets to ensure that growth and profitability goals and objectives are met. Also responsible for implementation and compliance with company policies and procedures, ISO standards and all applicable regulatory guidelines. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Oversee, lead, direct and manage the fiscal and overall operations of a region to ensure that growth and profitability goals and objectives are met.
• Responsible for business development, sales, marketing and new account development for the region to ensure that maximum transportation revenue is generated to achieve profitability goals and objectives.
• Plan and implement appropriate resources (staffing, training, equipment and systems) to ensure contractual compliance and delivery of quality services that meet and exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Provide the region operation’s team with daily guidance, leadership and overall support on any issues relating to operations, communication, revenue enhancement, human resources, procedures standardization, systems applications and process execution.
• Work directly with the region management team to establish regional and local goals within the parameters of the region operation’s business plan.
• Develop and execute policies, plans and programs to meet anticipated organizational needs in the areas of functional responsibility.
• Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, customer service, operations, IT and corporate administration to ensure efficient operations.
• Review and evaluate regional P & L performance and establish short-term goals to address any budgetary shortfalls.
• Develop continuous improvement methodology in key areas of service, profit and growth.
• Develop customer relationships and ensure that customer service and operational levels within the region operations are maintained.
• Assist regions with sales presentations, customer bids and the promotion of the company’s products and services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, ISO standards and all applicable regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Oversee and manage the professional development and productivity of direct reports to ensure proper goals, training, professional development and project requirements are met.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within department and address all employee performance problems promptly and directly in accordance with Company personnel policies.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking and participation in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• In-depth experience in financial management of a department, station or region (P & L, balance sheet, forecasting, and budgets) to effectuate return on investment.
• Experienced in directing and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, metrics, and regu