Business Unit Management Director, Pool/GVA

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

Business Unit Management Director, Pool/GVA is the national leader for CEVA’s Pool and GVA product in the United States. This role oversees all Pool and GVA  Directors and holds full P&L ownership for stations and districts nationwide. The Business Unit Management Director, Pool/GVA is responsible for building and executing the strategic growth plan, driving operational excellence, partnering with Sales to expand the product, and ensuring all financial and performance targets are met.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead all District Directors and provide strategic direction for the Pool and GVA product.
• Own the full Pool and GVA across all stations and districts in the U.S.
• Design and implement the national growth strategy in partnership with the Sales organization.
• Ensure flawless operational execution, achievement of KPIs, service quality standards, and productivity targets.
• Develop annual budgets and deliver against revenue, margin, and cost objectives.
• Implement initiatives to improve transportation metrics, pickup/delivery performance, and overall customer experience.
• Partner with Customer Service and Account Management to ensure alignment and proactive customer care.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational discipline, and standard process adoption across the network.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7-10 years of Pool and GVA, LTL, final-mile, or transportation leadership experience; national or multi-district scope preferred.
• Demonstrated success owning and managing full P&L performance.
• Strong understanding of transportation metrics, delivery performance, route optimization, and station operations.
• Experience building and executing commercial strategies with Sales teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Data-driven mindset with proven ability to drive KPIs and performance programs.
• Strong customer-focus orientation and experience working with Customer Service and Account Management teams.
• Ability to travel frequently across the network.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience and completion of the LDP Program.

• Minimum 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Working knowledge of IT technical disciplines related to systems architecture, operating systems, programming environments and databases; project management methodologies and disciplines in SCM. 
• Experienced in all areas of transportation, logistics and supply chain operations.
• Experience with WMS and TMS Packages.  

Travel:  Travel is required at least 60% of the time and is approximately 90% within the U.S. and 10% outside of the U.S.

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.