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GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53, 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2025-14784  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Business Solutions

Job title

FFW Project Logistic Sr Director M/F

Job description

Objective:
Manage, steer and develop the national organization dedicated to Project Logistics. The Country Manager is responsible for ensuring the entity aligns with the regional and global strategy and the national business plan, ensure optimization of operational performance and achieve annual targets set forth.
Key:
Project logistics business strategy and planning
• Develop Project Logistics business strategy, based on the regional business strategy and local business needs and market trends. Translate the business strategy in the annual business plan and budget for the Project Logistics Country P&L
• Translate the local strategic plan into SMART objectives per department, together with the department managers where applicable
• Ensure set-up of functional annual budgets and monitor realization
• Initiate and manage projects regarding organisational development and change management
• Ensure communication and understanding of the strategic plan including objectives
• Manage relationships with all applicable stakeholders
Team Leading - The ability to develop team spirit, co-operation and commitment within one's own team by making goals and expectations clear, involving employees, and to stimulate the development of their personal capabilities.
Strategic leadership - The ability to formulate a strategic direction for the organization on the basis of relevant internal and external developments and energizes others to follow.
Commitment to quality - Is constantly looking for ways to challenge, monitor and improve the quality of work and processes (by competing against a standard of excellence) taking initiatives and creating systems.
Business Acumen - The understanding of the business, industry principles and overall performance, in terms of the finance and profitability measures. Ability to apply this understanding to achieve results and to increase the performance and profitability of the company.
Entrepreneurship - A tendency to look for and seize profitable business opportunities; willingness to take calculated risks to achieve business goals.
• Maintains safe and organized work environments
• Identifies gaps in training and coordinates effective processes
• Implements performance evaluations
• Communicates with all levels and business divisions
• Other Duties as required and assigned

Applicant's profile

Preferred Experience and Knowledge (number of years, type of experience)
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, preferably 10+ years of Project Logistics sales & operation experience
• Needs preferably senior management experience in an international business environment in logistics and sales industrial handling project business
• Strong Leader with Team Management skills
• In depth knowledge of 3PL and supply chain management
• Proficiency in financial management.
• Strong national and international network will be an advantage
• Strategic project and risk management analysis
Necessary Technical / Functional Skills
• Multi modal knowledge and operational skills
• Knowledge of customs tariffs and the customers organisation and operations if practical
• Excellent customer service, presentation skill, communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Successful leader that has developed team and managed P&L
• Financial awareness of the local and global economy and good financial management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Cargowise
• Fluent in English language,(read, spoken and written), other languages would be advantageous
• CPR First Aid an asset
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”. GEODIS is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Working time (%)

1

Position location

Position place

America, Canada, Ontario

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Senior (more than 10 years of experience)