American President Lines
Operational Key Account Specialist (Healthcare) - Melrose Park, IL
American President Lines, Melrose Park, Illinois, us, 60161
Operational Key Account Specialist (Healthcare) - Melrose Park, IL
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 1,500 sites, we are proud 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 and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
Pay Range: $85,000 - $92,000
YOUR ROLE
Your primary purpose in this role is to work with Regional Account Management on a defined list of Key Accounts, ensure customer satisfaction and profitable growth, and animate the customer’s requirement and coordination across the network.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Maintain & develop business with the assigned customer(s)
Organize & ensure follow‑up performance review (KPIs, volumes, action plan…)
Drive regular workshops (internal/network + customer) to review processes, performance
Best‑practice sharing for the nominated account(s) within CEVA network
Prepare & participate in periodic business reviews (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual…)
Interact with customer to understand their demand / requirements
Implement tenders with Implementation team + new projects
Participate & elaborate to re‑engineering: suggest new routings, optimization
Link between customer & operational teams (daily customer key contact)
Resolution of complaints + investigation
Liaise with purchasing department (cost optimization, new routings)
Prepare technical & commercial proposals for new solutions (along with RAM)
Reporting of successes, issues, lost opportunities with the related Global accounts
Activities/Business reviews
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Educational background (bachelor’s degree preferred, master’s degree advantageous)
Specific logistics and/or multi‑national focus
The role requires a skilled relationship management professional with proven track‑record (3+ years) in international supply chain and logistics
Experienced in commercial negotiations (3+ years)
Skilled at leading a virtual team and be able to proactively work commercial issues internally as much as in front of the client
Network management experience (3+ years)
Mature judgment and decision‑making
Acute cultural and global awareness
Superior communication skills, both written and spoken
Advanced presentation skills (concise & convincing)
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.
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, identity theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
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 workplace 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 Individuals 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.
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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 and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
Pay Range: $85,000 - $92,000
YOUR ROLE
Your primary purpose in this role is to work with Regional Account Management on a defined list of Key Accounts, ensure customer satisfaction and profitable growth, and animate the customer’s requirement and coordination across the network.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Maintain & develop business with the assigned customer(s)
Organize & ensure follow‑up performance review (KPIs, volumes, action plan…)
Drive regular workshops (internal/network + customer) to review processes, performance
Best‑practice sharing for the nominated account(s) within CEVA network
Prepare & participate in periodic business reviews (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual…)
Interact with customer to understand their demand / requirements
Implement tenders with Implementation team + new projects
Participate & elaborate to re‑engineering: suggest new routings, optimization
Link between customer & operational teams (daily customer key contact)
Resolution of complaints + investigation
Liaise with purchasing department (cost optimization, new routings)
Prepare technical & commercial proposals for new solutions (along with RAM)
Reporting of successes, issues, lost opportunities with the related Global accounts
Activities/Business reviews
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Educational background (bachelor’s degree preferred, master’s degree advantageous)
Specific logistics and/or multi‑national focus
The role requires a skilled relationship management professional with proven track‑record (3+ years) in international supply chain and logistics
Experienced in commercial negotiations (3+ years)
Skilled at leading a virtual team and be able to proactively work commercial issues internally as much as in front of the client
Network management experience (3+ years)
Mature judgment and decision‑making
Acute cultural and global awareness
Superior communication skills, both written and spoken
Advanced presentation skills (concise & convincing)
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.
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, identity theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
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 workplace 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 Individuals 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.
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