VP Operations

IL Edwardsville 21 CL1541 21 Gateway Commerce Center Dr E Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA 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 Participates in formulating and administering company policies Assists in developing long range goals and objectives Accepts responsibility for external customer relationship management and internal (employee) customer relationship management Directs, coordinates and delegates activities of multiple operations to attain goals and objectives Manages continuous improvement process and initiatives Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives Accepts responsibility for the profitability of the assigned account(s) through accurate and timely preparation of financial budgets and forecasts Reports, interprets and summarizes financial information for assigned operations to executive team Confers with RVP, SVP and administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions Manages customer account relationship proactively to deliver overall customer satisfaction Assists the business development group in securing business with new customers or additional business with existing customers Manages Directors Provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned operations Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws What you need Minimum 8 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Hands‑on warehouse experience preferred Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 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 Paid maternity and parental leave Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app Free financial wellness programs 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! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.[br]For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr