Education:
Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s preferred in Business or related industry
Position Responsibilities
· Establish immediate credibility and respect with the CEO and the organization at large. The VP will be welcomed by the organization but will need to quickly establish and prove that she/he belongs and will add value to the organization.
· Build competitive advantage through product and service superiority. The VP will provide creative solutions and innovative thinking to the organization in executing and measuring tactical execution and business processes to meet/exceed the needs of the customers and business goals.
· Provide inspired leadership and professional management to the organization. Be seen as a leader who motivates and inspires employees at all levels, furthering the VASCOR culture that “thinks and wins” as a team and works together for shared success. Build team and organizational capability through strong performance management, effective strategic recruiting and talent management, and succession planning.
· Become personally involved and lead with the customer base and build strong, trust-based relationships with the main decision makers in those organizations.
· Play a significant role in mergers and acquisitions and integration of high-target acquisitions.
Strategy, Vision, Leadership, and Execution
· Ensure that operational activities are executed within allotted budget and timelines.
· Perform budget allocations and expense management for all business operational activities.
· Set operational goals to meet/exceed performance expectations.
· Provide excellent customer service in order to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
· Ensure customer complaints are handled and resolved accurately and quickly.
· Develop and implement plans to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Team Development/Leadership
· Oversee, direct and organize the work of the transportation operations team
· Provide guidance to staff in resolving operational issues, updates, ideas and problems.
· Promote the VASCOR culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
· Ensure VASCOR associates receive timely and appropriate training and development.
· Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities, set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results. Conduct annual performance appraisals and administer salary adjustments.
Operations
· Champion the operational support of the VASCOR brokerage business.
· Lead the service enhancement, retention and growth of the VASCOR dedicated transportation business.
· Update and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards and procedures in alignment with ISO standards
· Plan, coordinate and execute the annual budget process
· Ensure that VASCOR is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status updates to the CEO
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Ideally, experience as a senior operating officer over a best-in-class contract logistics business of some scale
· Deep and proven operating experience in a U.S. 3PL with a large and complex transportation network
· An operating executive with strong financial and operating skills. The ability to develop and utilize data and metrics that identify economic and financial impact to influence business decisions and outcomes.
· Experience at the senior leadership level dealing with strategy yet maintains a “hands on” style and is capable of rolling up his/her sleeves and digging into the weeds as required.
· Experience with fast changing environments and situations in which success is driven by cutting-edge thinking and results.
· A proven track record of leadership in progressive assignments and success in building and leading teams in developing a best-in-class organization. A transformational leader.
· A tested background of having successfully worked in the design and implementation of value-added and customer-driven processes. Experience managing complex networks where success is a result of pulling together various components and groups in a unified direction, empowering people to perform and exceed expectations.
· Unquestionable integrity, moral character and ethics, trustworthy and sincere.
· High personal standards and a competitive spirit; driven for success and results oriented.
· A self-starter, able to be self-motivated and self-directed while staying on course with overall company objectives.
· Demonstrates respect for all levels of employees.
· Operates with a high degree of collaboration to achieve required results.
· Appreciation for Diversity and willingness to understand other cultures, particularly Japanese.
The VP will have the proven competencies required to lead and transform an organization to the next level of achievement. The leadership skills required include outstanding strategic reasoning, extraordinary operational management ability, and an open and empowering people management style. Strong mentoring and coaching skills are necessary. The ability to influence and engage direct reports, indirect reports and peers is a must.
The ideal candidate is a results-oriented operator who is not satisfied with the status quo but always looking to improve the organization. This includes diagnosing complex problems and prescribing specific, actionable solutions. He or she must be hands-on and totally engaged in the business.
The successful candidate is a highly motivated executive who has worked successfully in teams at a high level. He or she is passionate about building and leading a world-class company in a highly dynamic environment. The VP is an inspiring role model with unwavering integrity who takes ownership and communicates openly. He or she has a strong work ethic, intense focus, driven personality, hands-on orientation and passion for the business.
