Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Operations (Ridgefield, NJ or New York City, NY) 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?

Pay Range $229,000.00 - $255,000.00 YOUR ROLE Accountable for fiscal and operational oversight, leadership, and management of our Luxury and Beauty vertical. This role is responsible for driving sales of diverse products and services in large markets to achieve growth and profitability goals. Ensures compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and all applicable regulatory guidelines, while modeling the organization’s guiding principles and core values.

Responsibilities

Regional Leadership: Oversee, lead, direct, and manage the fiscal and overall operations of a region to ensure growth and profitability goals and objectives are met. Business Development: Responsible for business development, sales, marketing, and new account development to ensure maximium revenue is generated to achieve profitablity goals and objectives. Resource Planning: Plan and implement appropriate resources (staffing, training, equipment, and systems) to ensure contractual compliance and delivery of quality services that exceed customer expectations. Team Guidance: Provide the region operation's team with daily guidance, leadership, and overall support to the regional operations team on operational, communication, revenue enhancement, HR, procedures standardization, systems applications and process execution matters.

Goal Setting: Collaborate with the region management team to establish regional and local goals aligned with the business plan. Policy Development: Develop and execute policies, plans, and programs to meet organizational needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with sales, marketing, customer service, operations, IT, and corporate administration to ensure efficient operations. Financial Oversight: Review and evaluate regional P&L performance, setting short-term goals to address budgetary shortfalls.

Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement continuous improvement methodologies in service, profit, and growth. Customer Relations: Build and maintain customer relationships, ensuring high service and operational standards. Sales Support: Assist region with sales presentations, customer bids, and promotion of company products and services. Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and all applicable regulatory laws and guidelines.

Talent Development: Oversee and manage the professional development and productivity of direct reports to ensure proper goals , training, professional development and projects standards are met. Performance Management: Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports and address employee performance issues promptly and directly in accordance with Company policy. Technology Awareness: Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal and informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking and participation in professional organizations. Other duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum: 12+ years of relevant experience, 7+ years in supervisory/managerial roles. Extensive knowledge of company products/services, third-party logistics, gateway operations, freight consolidation, and warehousing. In-depth supply chain management experience (end-to-end); and multi-modal (ocean, air, TL and LTL). Demonstrated success in sales and marketing strategy execution.

Knowledge of U.S. retail markets and carrier negotiations. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education, work experience and completion of the LDP Program completion). 7+ years of industry experience.

Skills

Ability to interpret business periodicals, journals, technical procedures, and regulations. Strong report writing and business correspondence skills. In-depth experience in financial management (P&L, balance sheet, forecasting, budgets).

Experience

with SOPs, metrics, and regulatory compliance (domestic and international). Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-specific applications. Effective communicator with diverse groups. Proven leadership in managing directors, managers, and high-performance teams.

Project management proficiency, solution-driven strategy planning.

Experience

in business planning, competitive analysis, and strategy development. Collaborative management and motivational skills. Excellent planning, time management, decision-making, and negotiation skills. Ability to perform under pressure and handle stress appropriately.

Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking). French or Italian fluency a plus. Computer Skills PC Literate Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Travel Requirements 40% or more domestic travel may be required for this position Benefits Competitive Paid Time Off 401(k) with company match Health insurance with multiple plans and 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, identity theft & legal plan Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays Tuition reimbursement program Employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym memberships, travel, car and hospitality brands, including pet insurance Celebrated culture of recognition and support for personal growth 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 find your new role. 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 (how about sales or supply chain?) 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 workplace 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 Individuals with Disabilities. 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: We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar. #J-18808-Ljbffr