GEODIS

VP Operations

GEODIS  •  Edwardsville, IL (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Vice President of Operations

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

  • Participates in formulating and administering company policies
  • Assists in developing long range goals and objectives
  • Accepts responsibility for external customer relationship management and internal (employee) customer relationship management
  • Directs, coordinates and delegates activities of multiple operations to attain goals and objectives
  • Manages continuous improvement process and initiatives
  • Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives
  • Accepts responsibility for the profitability of the assigned account(s) through accurate and timely preparation of financial budgets and forecasts
  • Reports, interprets and summarizes financial information for assigned operations to executive team
  • Confers with RVP, SVP and administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions
  • Manages customer account relationship proactively to deliver overall customer satisfaction
  • Assists the business development group in securing business with new customers or additional business with existing customers
  • Manages Directors
  • Provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned operations
  • Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

What you need:

  • Minimum 8 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Hands-on warehouse experience preferred
  • Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What you gain from joining our team:

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
  • + more!

Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview!

OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!
GEODIS

About GEODIS

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FR
Year Founded
1904
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