Branch Manager - Kramer Poole Talent Partners : Job Details

As Branch Manager you will be responsible for the overall strategy, commercial development, and operational performance of a leading global Logistics Service provider. Through the principles of operational excellence, you will plan and orchestrate an ongoing process which produces a clear, compelling, and competitive vision for success. The role must have a dedicated focus on the commercial levers which drive profitable growth, whilst engaging, inspiring, and developing an organization of talented professionals in a highly dynamic and competitive market environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations, including Air & Ocean freight, Transportation and Warehousing and all supporting business activities to ensure increased profitability, productivity, and market share.
• Develop high quality business and operating plan, and operating budget, based on overall business strategy, plan and budget.
• Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits.
• Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements.
• Support standardization, transformation and a KPI driven culture to optimize efficiencies and control costs.
• Translate strategic priorities into actions to achieve measurable and sustainable results.
• Take ownership to create and size business opportunities and launch new products or Services.
• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important stakeholders.
• Be accountable for improving results by transforming organizational culture, systems, approaches and/or products/services.
• Lead and motivate to advance employee engagement and develop highly performing and engaged teams.
• Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel
• Ensure the company follows all local and internationally required regulatory obligations.
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company's legality and business ethics.

Competencies for success:

Leadership

• Driving growth.
• Coaching and developing others.
• Applying commercial acumen.
• Owning business opportunities.
• Establishing direction.
• Executing and getting sustainable results.

Business drivers

• Provide leadership in alignment with company values.
• Commercial strategy, Operational Excellence, Customer satisfaction.
• Talent Management and Development.
• Financial performance and P&L management.
• Customers and Key Account Management.
• Quality: Compliance, Audit, QHSE.

Experience

• Experienced at Director level gained within multinational Freight Management organization or Logistics Service Provider.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational, leadership and coaching skills.
• Highly experienced in profit and loss management, budgeting, and performance management principles.
• Experienced in developing profitable strategies, implementing vision, and driving transformation.
• Ability to build consensus and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations.
• Excellent communications and public speaking skills.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree level education, ideally with a Freight Management qualification.