GLOVIS America, Inc. hiring Chief Operations Officer in Irvine, CA | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DetailsJob Location

Irvine Headquarters - Irvine, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

1st

Job Category

Executive

DescriptionAbout Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

SummaryThe Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Glovis America will oversee all operations and service developments for Finished Vehicle (FV) customers and lead capacity improvements and effectiveness of its operations. The COO will be accountable for the management and improvement of critical functions of the business, including the formulation and execution of company-wide business strategies, sales, development projects, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Primary
• Oversee Vehicle Logistics, Port and VPC Processing Operations, and Operations Support and ensure contract compliance with current customers
• Oversee the Corporate Planning department to ensure the execution of company-wide business objectives and key tasks
• Participate in corporate engagements for internal and external affairs as a member of the executive team
• Make recommendations and lead efforts to improve the overall profitability of the company based on established targets for cost initiatives
• Propose recommendations to drive profit improvement and process improvement
• Participate in TFT's for preparing new services capability
• Negotiate rates with current customers, vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms
• Manage all projects related to vehicle logistics and port processing, including new business
• Secure transportation capacity
• Finalize contract terms
• Support budget forecast for business plan as needed
• Establish processes and procedures for business continuity
• Play an integral role in the growth and development of leadership team and key talent within the groups
• Secondary
• Make recommendations for organizational development of the Logistics Business Group
• Support corporate policies for reporting and meeting engagement
• Support corporate policies for staff development in support of HR
• Participate in claims and billing support
• Nurture relationships with suppliers
• Build rapport with potential suppliers
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
• Other duties may arise, including adding new business areas to areas of responsibilities if needed
• Tertiary
• Represent Glovis at Industry events or in similar representation opportunities
  

Compensation RangeStarting at $300,000 annually (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits Of Working At Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursem*nt*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursem*nt*
• Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

QualificationsSkills & Qualifications

• Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
• Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
• Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and Logistics

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Masters Degree Preferred
• 10 - 15 Years of Experience in Logistics, Transportation, etc. Required
• 13 - 18 Years of Experience Vehicle Logistics, Vehicle Processing, and/or Business Strategy Preferred
• 7 - 10+ Years of Managerial Experience in Related Fields Required
• Operations and Safety Training Required
• Kaizen and Six-Sigma Preferred
• Driver License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.