What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Business Transformation position at Buckland?
Who we are
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
Buckland is looking for a Vice President Business Transformation
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for playing a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and leading transformational efforts across the organization. This senior-level position is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, improving financial performance, and fostering innovation to ensure the company’s long-term success.
What we can offer you
Please visit www.Buckland.com to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.
Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com.
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
Buckland is looking for a Vice President Business Transformation
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for playing a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and leading transformational efforts across the organization. This senior-level position is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, improving financial performance, and fostering innovation to ensure the company’s long-term success.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary, benefits package and matching retirement plan.
- A friendly, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning.
- A chance to be part of a growing organization.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive business transformation strategy to drive growth and operational efficiency.
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and executing transformational initiatives across all departments.
- Collaborate with senior executives to align business transformation efforts achieving key business transformation goals, such as revenue growth, cost savings, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Drive change management initiatives and ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies are maintained.
- Lead system implementations and analyze how the existing technology can be improved for efficiencies, process, automation while growing.
- Evaluate existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices and innovative solutions.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer satisfaction and needs to identify growth opportunities and retain business.
- Provide leadership and guidance to teams involved in the business transformation process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Develop and implement performance metrics to track the progress and success of business transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with leaders and employee in or get positive feedback on the effectiveness of the business transformation initiatives.
- Forward thinking overseeing current/future projects and monitors processes affecting employees/clients/vendors
- Engage with other executives and department heads to improve team performance/morale driving teams toward corporate objectives
- Apply problem-solving skills to discover fundamental causes and design effective solutions ensuring vitality and long-term stability
- Ensures an environment where teams are encouraged to try new things to continuously drive innovation and growth is provided
- Supervises staff, including hiring, reviewing performance, recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations
- Leads by example and holds self and others to their commitments
- Provides structure and long-term direction to responsible lines of business
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in senior management roles, with a focus on business transformation, change management and scaling.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing business transformation initiatives.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
- Strong project management skills.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in business transformation.
Please visit www.Buckland.com to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.
Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com.
