Vice President, Operations

DSV • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Vice President of Operations is a senior level leadership role.  This position provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the organization.  The Vice President of Operations will strive to maximize growth and profitability while responsibly managing the resources of the organization according the company and client expectations and policies.

 This role can be based at a DSV location; Aurora, IL; Port Reading, NJ; Lancaster, TX; or Virtual USA

Requirements

• Must excel at and enjoy teaming with members of the operations team and client representatives to trouble-shoot and solve existing problems.
• Has led high-performing teams. Can recruit, develop and motivate superior talent.
• Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Travel percentage can be expected to be approximately 50% but may vary based on the requirements of the business.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
• The Vice President of Operations directly supervises Directors and General Managers. Responsible for overall management to achieve client satisfaction. Must interpret policies, purposes, and goals of the organization for subordinates. Responsible for performance management of direct reports.
• Experience in a “client-centric" environment with accountability for both operations metrics and client relations.
• A minimum of 10 years logistics operations management experience with big box", e-commerce or specialty retailers and at least 5 years’ experience as a regional operations leader managing multiple locations.
• Direct experience preparing budgets and actively participating in financial reviews with a solid understanding of standard and actual cost variances.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Logistics or equivalent fields is required
• Strong proficiency required in MS Office Applications.
• Working knowledge of industry WMS
• Exceptional communications skills needed (all modes) and must be adept at navigating within a matrixed organizational structure.
• Intermediate mathematical, accounting, and financial skills

Nice To Haves

• Integration experience with the supply chain industry is helpful.
• Third-party logistics experience is preferred but not required.
• MBA preferred but not required
• Involvement in relevant professional organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an operations strategy tailored to our client that identifies opportunities to improve cost control and margin improvement and will lead to organic growth.
• Ensuring operational excellence through standardization of existing practices, risk assessment and review of key metrics.
• Planning and successfully executing start-up facilities for new business.
• Spearheading teams and partnering with clients to trouble-shoot and solve existing issues or problems.
• Contributing as a key member to our sales and solutions team in winning key strategic accounts.
• Building bench strength by leading, developing and challenging operations teams to raise individual and collective performance levels by demonstrating and promoting discretionary effort.
• Questioning and challenging existing ways of thinking.
• Working collaboratively and establishing solid business relationships with supporting departments including but not limited to: Human Resources, Sales, and Finance.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.
• Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
• DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees