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 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: 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, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE
Responsible for leading Operational process & tools improvement across the GROUND & RAIL product in North America.

Lead the BPE Regional team and collaborate with the Ground Regional line management team to implement and manage/lead at Regional level:

• Performance monitoring of activity, leveraging data analytical capabilities in support of the Regional & Countries Operations, Business Controlling, Customer Service or Pricing teams (Ops performance, quality metrics, revenue leakage,…)
• Deployment of Lean and Continuous improvement culture & programs within the region & countries (ie: Transport Classification Assessment program, CEVA A3 Kaizen program…)
• Identify and support deployment of IT or Digital systems or their features evolution, collected from the business and regional IT organization or coming from Global initiatives. Balanced with development capacity and expected ROI or Customer added value.
• New business processes, tools and methods to create greater efficiencies and product value for the Region & individual Countries & sites with extra focus on Sites layout & localization.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Providing leadership to the BPE function in the development and alignment of Country/Regional/Global strategies and programs to develop and enhance process and engineering solutions that align with the Region / Product business plan and operational strategies; provides input to leaders in developing process, engineering, systems evolution related business strategies.
• Leading the management of Operational Excellence delivery for Region & Countries, facilitates communication and business requirements, establishes critical performance metrics and ensure their availability for the operational leadership.

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  Prioritize development of analytical tools to support operations (and potentially other functions/area) improvements, help the Region/Countries in their monitoring of performance and achievements.

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  Define and deploy the Global & Regional Ground & Rail Lean programs at Country & Regional level. Actively monitoring of program KPIs and work with GHO/Region/Countries to support enhancements through feedbacks & reports.

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  Deploy and foster a Continuous improvement culture in the Region, support countries and local teams in improving day to day their operational performance (as well as other organization’s components & metrics) through a bottom-up approach.

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  Ensure target completion of Global Lean programs by determining action plans & follow-up for the region / countries & sites. Ensure active engagement of the BPE team with operations stakeholders, including sites management.

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  Coordinate and support countries operations in choosing/upgrading their systems (TMS & other IT or digital solutions) evolution requirements, assessing if external solutions would be required to achieve Business goals.

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  Prioritize IT solutions developments, external vendors selections, Process changes and Engineering solutions based on business value and ROI, participating in validation processes with the IT teams and Global Ground & Rail community.

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  Follow improvement/development projects lifecycles and ensure Solutions selected and deployed are achieving business goals and meet performance levels.

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  Support Sites localization and layout definition to support operational efficiency (procurement, productivity) in support of the Real-Estate teams.

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  Ensuring staff and resources are efficient and effective to achieve BPE Function commitments and target quality levels; interacts and assists leaders on escalated needs or concerns.

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  Addressing and responding critical resolution or escalation items that represent a risk to the business within the sub-function or business line; oversees the resolution of daily or less sensitive conflicts.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Administration equivalent education and experience. Eight years related experience in Transport operations related activity, or in Lean/continuous Improvements or PMO, of which min 4 years’ experience with project management responsibilities required.

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  Skills: Strong knowledge of Transport operations and Freight Management operations
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate and provide visions to individuals and teams.
• Lean culture applied in operational context.
• Knowledge and experience with process engineering and improvement methodologies.
• Change management knowledge and experience.
• Good analytics capabilities & problem-solving skills.
• Planning, time management, collaboration, decision-making, organization, presentation, influencing skills.

• Characteristics: Excellent communication skills in English
• Able to Communicate with team members to provide directions and steer course
• Ability to explain Operational & technical topics to various level of stakeholders

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal 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 let’s work together to help you find your new 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. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.