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GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53, 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
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Reference

2025-14881  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Business Solutions

Job title

Global Engineering Director M/F

Job description

The Global Engineering Director leads a global team of engineers whose goal is to define and optimize supply chain solutions for our clients or prospects (4PL/LLP/Consulting).
- Existing clients: conduct supply chain optimization studies & manage improvement plans. Support operations in the analysis of processes using internal methodologies and tools.
- Prospects: Desing new solutions in the context of a Requests For Proposals (RFP)

Main missions :

A/ Main missions of the team under the responsibility of the Global Engineering Director:
- Responding to RFP in compliance with the process. Main steps are : client Q&A, sizing control tower (process / people + interface with IT and transformation), defining improvement areas, calculating savings in € & CO2 based on available data, calculating budget (if procurement exercise), P&L construction. In case of success on the RFQ, transferring the file to the implementation teams and support Implementation team for all Engineering relative topics up to Go live.
- Optimizing the supply chain of our existing clients: conducting optimization studies (strategic/tactical: digital twin, network design, transport optimization, logistics, etc.). For 4PL/LLP clients, the team must manage the continuous improvement process: seeking improvement opportunities, building a business case, tracking generated savings (CO2 & €). All this is done in close collaboration with operational and procurement teams.
- Ensure a coherent and harmonized CO2 calculation methodology and tracking between all SCO customers.
- Define engineering tools needs. Select the right tools and define methodologies. It includes GEODIS SCO quotation and process analysis tool (LEO / LEO ops / LEO efficiency)

B/ Main missions related to team management:
- Participating to SCO Board and lead all Engineering relative topics.
- Support Sales is customer discovery meeting (pre-RFQ)
- Recruiting, training, and leading a Global team of Engineers.
- Define engineering tools Roadmap
- Participate in the design and support the SCO carbon reduction roadmap.
- Ensuring the development of the team's skills
- Participate in the acquisition and dissemination of new knowledge/skills within the engineering department.
- Competitive, technological, and innovation monitoring

Applicant's profile

Very good knowledge of supply chain activities Network optimization, planning, transport, warehouse, inventory, etc.
Analysis, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge project Management
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving thinking

Leadership, Ability to federate and convince
Ability to adapt
Rigorous
Proactive
Results oriented
Multicultural and interculturality skills

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

America, United States of America

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

ENGINEER

Years of experience in similar position

Senior (more than 10 years of experience)

Languages

English (Fluent)