Ground Product Development Manager

Ceva Logistics
Laredo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024 CLOSED ON 5/30/2024

Job Posting for Ground Product Development Manager at Ceva Logistics

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Responsible for the strategy, release, ideation, features as well as roadmap of the product to be developed. Also responsible for the product evolution through the product’s lifecycle and is to be involved in any project that concerns the product. Collaborate daily with cross-functional operational teams, such as operations, IT, sales and customer support, regarding the future of the product. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

  • Product Implementation & Growth - Define the product strategy along with the project stakeholders. Responsible for the scope of present and future product evolution. Manage the entire product line lifecycle from requirements to prototyping and testing new features and ideas. Responsible for all project deliveries. Ensure proper return-on-investment. Establish time schedules with IT and Business partners. Creates user stories / use cases for current and future evolution based on the market/customer’s problems. Provide visibility, status updates and roadmap to stakeholders.
  • Customer Centricity & Market Expertise - Act as the “expert of the market” in order to define product strategy based on customer’s needs and feedback. Assess market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products. Determine customers’ needs and desires regarding the product. Identify and propose potential new market solutions to grow the product lines. Provide source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
  • Organization, tools & processes - Define and implement tools and processes needed for the product operational excellence. Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning team members; following up on work results. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Provide daily demonstration of effective and engaged leadership with regard to people, tools and processes and product.
  • Develop and engage key working relationships with Executive Management, Program Management, BU Leaders, Managers, Directors and Supervisors globally, Customers, External Vendors, IT experts, SME and other project Stakeholders.


WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Masters degree preferred.
  • 5 years experience in Operations Excellence or Customer Service ideally in the freight forwarding, customs, Supply Chain or other similar industry.
  • Project and Product Management experience


Skills:
  • Speak at least one foreign language other than English
  • MS Excel; ground & rail knowledge required
  • Advanced Excel skills; detailed ground & rail knowledge preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
  • Excellent Numerical and analytical skills
  • Project & Change Management


Characteristics:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to articulate the views and requirements of both external and internal parties and come to a common agreement
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.


WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.
CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.
Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
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