Job Description:
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?
Job Summary and Mission
Accountable for managing strategic, comprehensive, and complex 3PL/4PL projects focused on new business, re-engineered business opportunities and systems, cost improvements and operational efficiencies, from inception to delivery including planning, design, and execution; and assisting with implementation across multi-functional business units. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage projects from inception through delivery ensuring completion of the project objectives on schedule and within budget constraints.
Meet with business unit management and staff to review new business, and proposed re-engineered business operations and systems to analyze feasibility of projects, critical success criteria, and develop ROI (return on investment) business justification studies.
Develop detailed project charter and plan (goals, objectives, strategy, scope, budget, scheduling, risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, approach, requirements, deliverables, timelines, work breakdown structures, use case, test case, and training needs) utilizing project management disciplines and methodologies including process analysis, mapping and flow charting to ensure synchronization of processes and systems.
Engage key stakeholders, define and coordinate activities, communicate changes and progress, build commitment, overcome resistance, and lead project team.
Collaborate with IT management and staff to develop, define, and document technical systems and operational requirements and critical success criteria.
Integrate business and technical issues management to deliver forecasted results according to schedule and budget.
Provide expertise, leadership, guidance and supervision to cross-functional and/or multi-unit teams regarding forecasting, tracking and executing project related tasks, budgets, and resource allocations.
Establish communication plan and conduct regularly scheduled project briefings regarding status, issues, and challenges with all levels of business unit, business sponsors and management for all projects and implementations.
Develop KPI (Key Performance Indicators) metrics.
Partner with the business units/functions, sales and management to develop an implementation project plan and assist in the identification and establishment of an implementation team.
Ensure that projects and programs that are global in nature are effectively communicated across the company.
Ensure compliance with all related CEVA policies, local, state, federal, and ISO 9002 requirements pertaining to the business unit logistic initiatives.
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and training of the implementation team and staff on requirements.
Monitor performance metrics and measurements related to individuals, teams, processes, and projects.
Conduct post-mortem assessment of project performance/success (both operational and financial).
Develop standard project templates for multiple profiles/scopes of logistics projects and business.
Develop and maintain staff and organizational development programs that provide adequate levels of training, succession planning, skill enhancement, and overall department efficiency and capability.
Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within department.
Address all employee performance problems promptly and directly in accordance with personnel policies of the Company.
Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.
Summary of Experience and Education
High School Degree or GED required.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of work experience and completion of the LDP Program.
Minimum five to seven years experience in a progressively responsible project manager role or similar roles in transportation logistics or supply chain management.
Minimum five years industry experience.
Minimum three years supervisory or managerial experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of IT technical disciplines related to systems architecture, operating systems, programming environments and databases, SCM, CPM OR CPIM, MS Project, WMS and TMS packages
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.
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: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.
Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville