Network Planning & Cost Definition Lead

Glovis America, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care FSA

Life and AD&D plus Disability

Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, Sick leave

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement

401(k) with Generous Matching

Referral Bonuses

Auto Allowance

Quarterly Lunches, Summer Refreshments

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Manager of Network Planning & Cost Definition to lead strategic network initiatives and cost-definition efforts.

You will supervise analysts, coordinate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and international teams, and translate complex data into leadership-ready recommendations. You will guide port development, network expansion, and growth projects, while driving governance, budgeting, and KPI reporting to ensure on-time delivery and measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7–13 years of direct experience in Finance/Accounting.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of major Network Planning & Cost Definition initiatives such as port expansion and future network growth projects.
• Manage and develop assigned analysts, reviewing work products and ensuring quality, consistency, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among Commercial, Operations, Corporate Planning, Finance, Consulting, and international stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, bottlenecks, dependencies, and resource requirements early; develop mitigation plans and elevate issues when needed.
• Review cost models, assumptions, business cases, and recommendations before leadership presentation.
• Support development of investment packages, red-folder approvals, lease evaluations, and network-planning studies.
• Drive project governance, milestone tracking, meeting follow-ups, and executive reporting.
• Ensure projects move from analysis to execution with clear ownership and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and coach analysts by providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting, dashboards, and KPI visibility across the Network Planning & Cost Definition function.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability within the team.
• Assist with annual budgeting, resource planning, and headcount forecasting to support business growth and project demands.
• Monitor industry, customer, and market trends and communicate potential impacts on network strategy, capacity planning, and future business opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project leadership and governance

Financial and operational analysis

Executive communication and presenta

Excel and PowerPoint

Basic accounting concepts

Automotive / FVL

Cost modeling and investment analysis

Education

Bachelors Required

Job description

GLOVIS America, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Manager of Network Planning & Cost Definition to lead strategic network initiatives and cost-definition efforts.

You will supervise analysts, coordinate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and international teams, and translate complex data into leadership-ready recommendations. You will guide port development, network expansion, and growth projects, while driving governance, budgeting, and KPI reporting to ensure on-time delivery and measurable