Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development

7 days ago


Irvine, California, United States GLOVIS America, Inc. Full time
About GLOVIS America, Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, California. Since our inception in 2002, we have been committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers through our expertise in truck, rail, and ocean vessel transportation. Our goal is to exceed industry standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors in the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries.

Job Summary

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) of GLOVIS America will oversee all operations and service developments for Finished Vehicle (FV) customers and lead capacity improvements and effectiveness of its operations. The COO will be accountable for the management and improvement of critical functions of the business, including the formulation and execution of company-wide business strategies, sales, development projects, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Primary Responsibilities:
    • Oversee Vehicle Logistics, Port and VPC Processing Operations, and Operations Support to ensure contract compliance with current customers.
    • Oversee the Corporate Planning department to ensure the execution of company-wide business objectives and key tasks.
    • Participate in corporate engagements for internal and external affairs as a member of the executive team.
    • Make recommendations and lead efforts to improve the overall profitability of the company based on established targets for cost initiatives.
    • Propose recommendations to drive profit improvement and process improvement.
    • Participate in TFT's for preparing new services capability.
    • Negotiate rates with current customers, vendors, and suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
    • Manage all projects related to vehicle logistics and port processing, including new business.
    • Secure transportation capacity.
    • Finalize contract terms.
    • Support budget forecast for business plan as needed.
    • Establish processes and procedures for business continuity.
    • Play an integral role in the growth and development of leadership team and key talent within the groups.
  • Secondary Responsibilities:
    • Make recommendations for organizational development of the Logistics Business Group.
    • Support corporate policies for reporting and meeting engagement.
    • Support corporate policies for staff development in support of HR.
    • Participate in claims and billing support.
    • Nurture relationships with suppliers.
    • Build rapport with potential suppliers.
    • Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
    • Other duties may arise, including adding new business areas to areas of responsibilities if needed.
  • Tertiary Responsibilities:
    • Represent GLOVIS at Industry events or in similar representation opportunities.
Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $300,000 annually, subject to a compensation study upon candidate selection. GLOVIS America, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
  • 401(k) with Generous Matching
  • Referral Bonuses*
  • Auto Allowance*
  • Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
  • Discretionary Bonuses*
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  • Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and Logistics.
Education and Experience

The candidate should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree Required: Master's Degree Preferred.
  • Years of Experience in Logistics, Transportation, etc. Required: 13-18 Years of Experience Vehicle Logistics, Vehicle Processing, and/or Business Strategy Preferred.
  • Years of Managerial Experience in Related Fields Required.
  • Operations and Safety Training Required.
  • Kaizen and Six-Sigma Preferred.
  • Driver License Required.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred.
Physical Requirements

The candidate should be able to:

  • Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods.
  • Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing.
  • Stand/walk.


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