Regional Ethics and Compliance Director, North America

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 1,500 sites, we are proud 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 and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Logistics is currently seeking a Regional Ethics & Compliance Director for North America, based in Houston, TX. This role will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continued improvement of E&C strategies and core program areas within the Americas region; as well as ensuring a strong business partnership and alignment with other functions to foster an integrated approach to managing ethics & compliance risks.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Set, design, and drive the strategy for the E&C (sub)function and the related compliance program areas.
• Where appropriate/required implement, tailor & adjust to local risk, and further develop the strategy and E&C program.
• Set, design, and drive effective partnership, proactive involvement in, and timely advise & support to business development.
• Set, design, and drive a framework to proactively ensure the needs of the Company’s customers are met & addressed with excellence from an E&C perspective.
• Full accountability to ensure core compliance program elements are implemented, continuously improved, and consistently matured as well as delivered with excellence:
  • Compliance risk assessment & management
  • Policies and procedures
  • Training and communications
  • Confidential reporting structure and corporate compliance investigations
  • Third party management
  • M&A
• Improve continuously, initiate where needed, design, and support the establishment of standards and related processes based on global policies, all applicable laws and regulations including local industry codes.
• Develop and drive a strategy in collaboration with peers to ensure self, team members, and the function overall stay abreast of regulations, jurisprudence, best practices, and innovations.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education, Experience and Skills:

• University degree in Law, Compliance (and/or related field) at least at Master Level
• Extensive experience (10+ years) of working in ethics, integrity, compliance, law, or related areas; and advanced leadership experience in a complex, matrixed, multicultural, and multijurisdictional environment.
• Strong expertise (specific qualification desirable) and experience (at least five years) in two core compliance program areas and willingness to further develop two other areas: competition law, antibribery & human rights, global trade compliance, speaking-up & corporate compliance investigations, data privacy, training & enablement, M&A, healthcare compliance & industry specific regulations, and conflict of interest.
• High proficiency in English and ideally proficient in Spanish

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

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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.

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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.