Senior Operations Manager - 1st Shift (Finance)
Logistics at full potential.
At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Logistics at full potential.
At GXO Logistics, our employees are our greatest asset and we're always on the lookout for inspirational leaders who know how to get the best out of their team. As the Senior Manager, Operations, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for our Transportation Management services offering. You'll also define opportunities for improvement and efficiencies, while identifying areas of growth. If you're looking for a growth opportunity with a company that's going places, join us at GXO.
Pay, benefits and more.
The annual salary range for this role is $118,623 - $177,934. GXO, in good faith, believes this is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New Jersey. This rate may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply now button at the bottom of this posting (or through the Employee Job Hub if you are a current GXO employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Define requirements for transportation operations and ensure the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed company requirements and customer expectations
- Develop and deploy transportation operational and management solutions, and establish business controls and processes to support regional transportation operations
- Provide direct supervisory control of transportation team to ensure service level standards are met
- Identify and deploy a broad range of customer cost-saving initiatives through established processes; achieve budget and operating income goals
- Lead HR development efforts through appropriate training, development and succession planning
- Identify growth opportunities with current and new customers; perform account management functions for select customers
- Recognize and manage operational risks/security practices; implement best practices and provide a safe work environment; support legal processes and enable legal dispute resolutions
At a minimum, you'll need:
- 5 years of experience in supply chain management (domestic or international)
- Working knowledge of and experience in the functional areas of transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory planning and management, network analysis and materials management
- Experience with financial management and business integration; HR technical skills
- Availability to work extended hours, including evenings, nights and weekends; available for travel to customer and multiple operating locations
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics or an MBA
- 8 years of experience in transportation and logistics management
- P&L experience
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching and influencing employees
- Excellent analytical, communication and time management skills
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
