DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · 4 hours ago
Vice President, Operations
Port Reading, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expDSV - Global Transport and Logistics is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. The Vice President of Operations is a senior level leadership role responsible for providing overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the organization, maximizing growth and profitability while managing resources according to company expectations.
Freight ServiceInsuranceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing an operations strategy tailored to our client that identifies opportunities to improve cost control and margin improvement and will lead to organic growth
Ensuring operational excellence through standardization of existing practices, risk assessment and review of key metrics
Planning and successfully executing start-up facilities for new business
Spearheading teams and partnering with clients to trouble-shoot and solve existing issues or problems
Contributing as a key member to our sales and solutions team in winning key strategic accounts
Building bench strength by leading, developing and challenging operations teams to raise individual and collective performance levels by demonstrating and promoting discretionary effort
Questioning and challenging existing ways of thinking
Working collaboratively and establishing solid business relationships with supporting departments including but not limited to: Human Resources, Sales, and Finance
Qualification
Required
Must excel at and enjoy teaming with members of the operations team and client representatives to trouble-shoot and solve existing problems
Has led high-performing teams. Can recruit, develop and motivate superior talent
Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners
Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
Integration experience with the supply chain industry is helpful
Travel percentage can be expected to be approximately 50% but may vary based on the requirements of the business
Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate
Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary
Experience in a 'client-centric' environment with accountability for both operations metrics and client relations
A minimum of 10 years logistics operations management experience with big box, e-commerce or specialty retailers and at least 5 years' experience as a regional operations leader managing multiple locations
Direct experience preparing budgets and actively participating in financial reviews with a solid understanding of standard and actual cost variances
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Logistics or equivalent fields is required; MBA preferred but not required
Strong proficiency required in MS Office Applications
Working knowledge of industry WMS
Exceptional communications skills needed (all modes) and must be adept at navigating within a matrixed organizational structure
Intermediate mathematical, accounting, and financial skills
Preferred
Third-party logistics experience is preferred but not required
Involvement in relevant professional organizations is desirable
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Wellness resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%
Various paid time off programs
Paid company holidays
Company
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
At DSV, we keep supply chains flowing in a world of change.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.02B2024-10-04Post Ipo Equity· $5.49B
2024-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $534.02M
2002-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Irene Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Angie Hornik
Human Resources Business Partner
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