Branch Manager - Ocean Freight
cargo-partner
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023
Our teams are very proud of our highly supportive and friendly culture which has undoubtedly been a key factor in our phenomenal growth and progress:
Having doubled our turnover to over Euro 2 billion, we now have over 40 offices in 140 countries and 4000 employees and have further ambitious plans in the pipeline. We have just had our most profitable year ever and our expansion plans are in full flow.
Last year we significantly expanded our global network of offices, which included new openings in Barcelona, Mexico City and Chicago. Madrid opened in June 2023.
We have some exciting growth plans in the Benelux and with the significant investment we are now looking for a commercially focused Branch Manager who has good experience within Ocean Freight and Branch management.
As Branch Manager you will enjoy leading and being part of our highly successful Rotterdam operation. It has a highly talented, professional and stable team that take a pride in delivering a first class customer service experience but also know how to have fun!
This is a highly pivotal role and we are seeking someone that can take the business onto its next level of achievement and development via your robust commercial strategic skills to further improve our results.
Our expansion will not only further opportunities in the Benelux but also on an international level. As we continue to grow, our global network there simply could not be a better time to join the cargo-partner family.
Role responsibilities:
- Direct the overall operational planning for the operations teams in accordance and alignment with the branch strategy
- Process review and continual improvement through KPS result. Compile and maintain SOP’S
- Ensure the Branch Operational costs are agreed by the Managing Director
- Meet goals and metrics, whilst managing and reviewing profit reports
- Communicate with customers promptly & effectively
- Maintain close coordination with overseas offices for pre-shipment and post-shipment documentations
- Monitors working discipline and assesses the work and results of the employees
- People leadership and planning for the branch in cooperation with the country Managing Director
- Product Management
- Assist with commercial/sales initiatives to maximize branch profits.
Person specification:
- Robust and stable freight forwarding background, ideally with a Sales/Commercial background, underpinned with strong leadership competencies or you’ll be a Business Development Manager that wishes to move into operations.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Extensive leadership experience including strong working knowledge of ideally both Sea and Air Operations but Sea experience itself is desirable too.
- Analytical approach to daily problem solving and ability to anticipate coming situations
- Ability to meet sales targets and production goals.
- Excellent organizational skills, result driven and customer focused.
- Improvement focused in terms of process, standards and team development.
- Good mentoring and coaching ability.
- High Integrity, ability to coach and mentor while creating a solid team.
- People focused, enthusiastic and enjoys empowering staff.
- Good Product Management experience
We offer an excellent remuneration package and a great platform for you to progress your career within a dynamic and highly supportive company that is successfully expanding its global operations and presence in the world markets.
Company Introduction:
cargo-partner is a privately owned full-range info-logistics provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of air, sea, land transport and warehousing services, with special expertise in information technology and supply chain optimization. The company operates over 160 offices in over 40 countries around the world to create fast and efficient solutions for a wide range of industries. With the SPOT platform, cargo-partner ensures easy cooperation and full transparency throughout the supply chain.
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