Ceva Logistics
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies.
Approximately 50,000 employees are dedicated to delivering effective and robust supply chain solutions across a variety of sectors and CEVA applies its operational expertise to provide best-in-class services across its integrated network, with a presence in over 170 countries. For the year ending 31 December 2010, the Group reported revenues of €6.8 billion.
We have over 20 years experience of delivering integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions to the world’s leading organizations. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships which deliver tangible results and give our customers a platform for sustained business growth. To do this, we go deep into their operations, analyze their processes, understand their needs and dove-tail our systems to make sure they’re more efficient, reliable and flexible. Our business model is designed to deliver economies of scale and exceptional performance, at best cost.
Our experienced and committed management team can integrate customer operations quickly, easily and thoroughly. Change is a constructive process, and we have the expertise and resources to make it a positive experience for all. As you might expect, diversity and inclusion is an important priority for us, but not just in terms of ethnic mix or our male/female employee ratio. This is all about attitude. One of our strengths is that we are open to everyone’s points of view and curious about what they think.
Our people pride themselves in responding to pressure. Their commitment to finding solutions for our customers is inspiring, especially when the pressure is really on.
People - We hold the coveted Investor in People (IIP) accreditation across our UK operations, reflecting our commitment and the quality of our team. You’ll see this in the way we shape and deliver sector leading solutions.
Systems - Best-in-class IT systems means we’re able to track and monitor every single shipment, for every single step of its journey – ensuring our customers have total and open visibility of the supply chain.
Operational excellence - At the very heart of our offer is a LEAN program designed to reduce costs, improve the quality of our services and deliver superior value at every stage.
Measuring success - Accurate measurement is key to improving supply chain performance. Using Global Standard Metrics (GSM) – we can ensure effective measurement in five key areas: Efficiency, Quality, Service, Safety and People.
Looking to the future, we have launched a new strategy for 2011-2013. It is a highly focused, high impact plan which is a strong business model, a clear plan for future growth. As we move forward we are well positioned to continue to grow our business, helping to maintain and build on recent positive trends. At every link in the supply chain, we can help to make business flow.
We offer a range of opportunities for Graduates on our Graduate Trainee Programme, empowering Graduates to understand the business and identify which areas are of particular interest to them – such as warehouse design, transport planning, developing IT programmes, or managing client contracts. Obviously there are also opportunities in back-office functions including HR, administration, engineering, finance, security and training.
For further information, please call 0845 4607397 or email graduate.recruitment@cevalogistics.com where our dedicated team will be able to assist with any queries you may have.
To apply, please visit our website now at http://apply-cevagraduates.co.uk
Case Study 1
Working within the Business Development Team for Consumer, Retail and Media is enjoyable and challenging with no day or project being the same. The role is varied and enables me to work with a variety of people at all levels of the organization both within CEVA and externally with customers and puts my project management skills to the test - One day I may be responding to a tender whilst on the next I may be presenting a solution to a customer or negotiating terms and conditions with a potential client.
Lucy Cope-Hall
General Manager Business Development
French, German & Geography Degree
Lucy started with CEVA in 2002 and has held logistics and business analyst roles before being promoted to General Manager Business Development. Lucy has been part of CEVA’s home grown timber culture – policy to “promote from within”.
Case Study 2
“CEVA is a Fast paced, vibrant, strategic company that is evolving ahead of its market place – Working for CEVA always means challenge, development and results”
Kristy Clarke
Contract Manager, Western Power Distribution
Business, Finance & Economics (Hons) Degree
Kristy has been with the business for 8 years and is currently the Contract Manager at Western Power Distribution, reporting directly to the Senior General Manager, Utilities sector. The role includes management and full operational and financial control of circa 170 staff located over 7 strategic ‘Distribution Hubs’ in addition to shared responsibility of the main ‘Distribution Centre’ based in Nottinghamshire whilst maintaining a Circa 12 million pound budget.
Case Study 3
“Working for CEVA has given me the ability to work on a variety of client contracts across different industry sectors gaining a large amount of industry knowledge in a short period of time. I am now responsible for fully project managing a variety of IS&S project implementations. The on the job training I have received has been first class giving me good development and progression within the business and with my chosen career. I am participating in CEVA’s Northern European Talent Management Programme, which works on developing leadership skills and also includes working on a project in Romania. “
Tom Spinks
IS&S Senior Business Analyst
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Degree
Tom has been with CEVA since 2005 and in his current role as IS&S Senior Business Analyst he works with both internal and external customers in a variety of business sectors, to design and implement solutions that provide benefits to both CEVA and the client organisations, whilst overcoming challenges in a dynamic and fast moving environment.
