Senior Program Manager - Government & Defense
Required skills
- freight forwarding
- Government & Defense
- 3PL
- supply chain management
- financial management
- project management
- risk management
- contract management
- RFI/RFP/RFQ
- customer onboarding
Nice to have
- senior management experience
- international business environment
- international network
Role summary
GEODIS is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Government & Defense sector. This role involves managing customer onboarding, implementation, and supplier portals, supporting business development, and overseeing global pricing sourcing in compliance with regulations. The position requires expertise in RFI/RFP/RFQ production, managing government certifications, and conducting legal contract reviews. The ideal candidate will ensure job profitability and adapt global standards to local needs. This is an onsite role requiring 5-10 years of relevant experience, with a preference for 10+ years in the Government & Defense vertical and senior management experience in international logistics and sales.
Senior Program Manager - Government & Defense
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team: (job description)
- Manages Customer Onboarding, Implementation, as well as profile and supplier portal management
- Supports Business Development, Contract opportunity eligibility, and identifies transport and digital solutions
- Global pricing sourcing, ensuring that Pricing is in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulatory controls
- RFI/RFP/RFQ response production (subordinate function)
- Management of Government specific certifications, as well as Compliance and Legal reviews of contracts
- Prepare customer MBR/QBR/ABR as/when needed
- Identify specific local needs and ensure adaptation of global standards to local needs
- Ensure profitability of the jobs/projects executed
What you need: (requirements)
- Requires 5-10 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, preferably 10+ years of Government & Defense vertical experience
- Needs preferably senior management experience in an international business environment in logistics and sales industrial handling Government & Defense business
- In depth knowledge of 3PL and supply chain management
- Proficiency in financial management.
- Strong national network, inside and outside of Geodis. International network will be an advantage
- Strong project management and risk management
What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1
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