CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services.
It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation.
At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary and Excellence.
With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.
Your Role
Accountable for managing strategic, comprehensive, and complex 3PL/4PL projects focused mainly on new business, but may be assigned to 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.
Lead business implementations for Freight Management across all products – air, ocean, ground, brokerage and Value added services.
Develop plans in conjunction with customer; manage customer expectations throughout the project.
Develop operational implementation plans in conjunction with station and regional management.
Manage projects to ensure it meets ROI and service expectations.
Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
Act as Canada’s Projects department western region manager reporting to the national director and overseeing the overall proper functioning of operations for employees and clients of the Vancouver and Calgary branches.
What You Will Do
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.
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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
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
Utilize effective communication or negotiation skills, employing diplomacy and sensitivity to resolve critical or escalated issues affecting the customer, staff, or senior management
Conduct post-mortem assessment of project performance/success (both operational and financial)
Support department leadership by assuming other department projects and additional management responsibilities.
Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within department and 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.
Perform other duties as needed.
What We'Re Looking For
Demonstrated success in leading, managing and developing staff and high performance teams
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to develop short and long-range project planning, and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups
Experience in strategic planning and execution
Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on developing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals, implementing business requirements analysis and testing processes, and identifying timeline constraints, and risks
Ability to solve critical issues in a fast-paced environment with time–sensitive deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments
Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience
Demonstrated skills in organization group process, problem identification and resolution
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
Ability to manage the financial aspects of the department including purchasing, budget preparation and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses
Computer literate with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and specific job related software
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and possess the ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees and vendors
Minimum
College Degree or GED
Minimum five to seven years’ experience in a progressively responsible project manager role or similar roles in transportation logistics or supply chain management
Minimum of five years of handling ship charter operations and heavy lift operations
Minimum five years industry experience
Minimum three years supervisory or managerial experience
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
Preferred
All of the above
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience.
CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management)
At CEVA we are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment.
We offer:
• Professional Development Opportunities
Continuing Education
About CEVA Logistics
Transportation & Logistics10,001+Founded 2007
CEVA Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider offering end-to-end solutions across contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, rail and finished-vehicle transport. The company operates in 170 countries and is part of the CMA CGM Group.
