Senior Director Project Operations FFW

Sr. Director Project Operations FFW

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

Manage, steer and develop the Project Logistics operational structure. The Senior Project Director is responsible for ensuring the operational expertise is in place to handle complex operations that project logistics covers. This entails staff development and retention, driving operational excellence throughout the team, being an integral part of project pricing and bid response, and acting as subject matter expert towards both transactional project moves and EPC projects. Operational excellence entails the creation of procedures, work standards, and effective project management to ensure flawless execution from inception to project close out.

1. Build and maintain close relationships with key operational customers.
2. Retain, train, and oversee Project/Specialised transportation pricing resource(s).
3. Maintain supplier database and own key relationships; develop supplier capacity/capability statements; create supplier performance tracking and periodic review.
4. Closely assist project BD with operational input, pricing, and bid support.
5. Create and manage individual project-specific implementation/execution strategies.
6. Initiate and manage projects regarding organisational development and change management.
7. Prepare customer MBR/QBR as/when needed.
8. Own and ensure on time & within budget delivery of awarded projects.
9. Ensure operation and activities comply with company standards and policies in order to deliver excellent customer service.
10. Ensure operational system usage of operations.
11. Ensure implementation of business excellence initiatives within the function and monitor realization.
12. Identify and develop new services within the function.
13. Ensure world-class standards of the service.
14. Identify specific local needs and ensure adaptation of global standards to local needs.
15. Ensure that all operations are performed in a safe and sustainable environment.
16. Develop and own supplier database; develop capacity/capability profiles for specialized services.
17. Own and maintain key supplier relationships.
18. Initiate periodic supplier reviews.
19. Ensure profitability of the jobs/projects executed.

What you need: (requirements)

1. 15-20 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, preferably 15+ years of Project Logistics, sales, and operation experience.
2. Preferably senior management experience in an international business environment in logistics and sales industrial handling project business.
3. Team management skills.
4. In-depth knowledge of 3PL and supply chain management.
5. Proficiency in financial management.
6. Strong national network, inside and outside of Geodis; international network will be an advantage.
7. Strong project management and risk management skills.

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401k match.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app.
• Free financial wellness programs.
• Daycare discount program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
• + more!

Join our Team!

Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

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