Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Pds; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Supplementary insurances

Job summary

A leading Freight Forwarding and Logistics Provider in Miami seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, 10-15 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans and overseeing operational efficiencies. The position offers benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(K) retirement plan, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of industry experience.
• Ability to manage large executive teams.
• Executive presence under pressure.
• Executive presence and calm demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to advance the organization's mission.
• Oversee operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide financial guidance to leadership.

Skills

Leadership ability

Strategic mindset

Business acumen

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in business or accounting

Job description

About the job Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Full Job Description

U.S.based, leading and international Freight Forwarding & LogisticsService Provider, with Caribbean focus, (HQ in Miami) is seeking torecruit a Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent will be responsible forproviding strategic, financial and operational leadership across theorganization that align with overall company policies, culture andvision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to position the organization at the forefront ofthe industry. Develop a strategic plan to advance the organization’smission and objectives to promote revenue, profitability and growth.
• Oversee the operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service and cost effective management of resources.
• Plan, develop, implement and direct the organization’s operational and fiscal function and performance.
• Act as a strategic partner by developing and implementing the company’s plans and programs.
• Analyze and make recommendation on the impact of long-range growthinitiatives, planning, and introduction of new strategies and regulatoryactions.
• Develop credibility and authority for the finance leadership teamby providing accurate analysis of budgets, reports and financial trendsand operational procedures in order to assist the senior executive team.
• Create, improve, implement and enforce policies and procedures ofthe organization that will improve operational and financialeffectiveness across the network of offices.
• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout theorganization, and with the senior executives, as an effective developerof solutions to business challenges.
• Provide financial guidance and advice to others within executive leadership.
• Improve the planning and budgeting process on a continual basis byeducating departments and key members of corporate leadership.
• Provide strategic input and leadership on decision-making issuesaffecting the organization; specifically relating to the evaluation ofpotential mergers, acquisitions or partnerships.
• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and work closely with CFO to foster and grow strategic financial partnerships.
• Work with the finance team to develop a solid cash flow projectionand reporting mechanism, which includes setting a minimum cash thresholdto meet operating needs.
• Act as a strategic advisor and consultant offering advice oncontracts, negotiations or business deals that the corporation may enterinto.
• Evaluate company’s financial, operational, and sales and marketingstructures to plan for continual improvements and a continual increaseof operating efficiencies.
• Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels to fostergrowth and encourage development among senior executive team and allmembers of staff across the network.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Strategic mindset.
• Professional business acumen.
• Excellent ability to successfully lead and manage across a large network.
• Continually drive effective results.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or accounting. Professional designation a plus.
• 10-15 years of industry experience.
• Ability to train, develop and manage large executive teams in various countries
• Executive presence and ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high-stress environments
• Medical Insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(K) Employer match
• Benefit time off and paid federal holidays
• Supplementary insurances: pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid short-term disability, and more.

Position is based in Miami, Florida. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and related experience.