Managing Director

*This role can be located in any of the cities in the United States where GEODIS has operations.

Managing Director 

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:

The Managing Director is responsible for the overall performance, planning, strategic development, and commercial and operational success for the country P &L, in alignment with regional/company guidelines and best practices.

• Oversees all efficient logistics of USA operations, including business development, freight operations, and commercial activity
• Engages in regular business reviews; Review performance against budget and KPIs; Agrees on potential remedial action plans
• Drives service delivery and compliance within the country, in line with fundamental company standards/processes, while adhering to government regulations
• Manages business development goals in alignment with the region
• Ensures improvement targets and quality standards are achieved
• Provides insights on market evolution and deviations to budget and growth targets
• Continuously builds and develops a capable, motivated, and results focused management team
• Ensures adequate staffing (sizing and competencies) within the country branch operations based on productivity standards and forecasting
• Other projects as required and assigned

What you need: (requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in freight forwarding logistics managing/leading operations and sales of a country and/or regional (domestic/international)
• P&L experience ($500 million in scope)
• Demonstrated progressive leadership track
• Strong communications skills both verbal and written
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships across lines of business, and proactively seek joint business opportunities
• Leadership experience, coaching, developing, retention and succession planning
• Overseas experience preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to travel
• PC literacy to include proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Ability to 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, along with 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
• 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.

OR

• Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1