Branch Manager

Title: Branch Manager, Freight Forwarding
Location: Houston, Texas
Salary: $125,000-170,000 base + bonus + benefits

Overview:

JBAndrews are partnered with a global Freight Forwarder as they look to appoint a Branch Manager for their Houston Office. The position will hold full scope of P&L, hiring, training and development of the region. The Branch is the largest in the network, with 60+ FTEs and services air, ocean, import, export, customs brokerage as well as having 2 warehouses and their own drayage team.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct all aspects of the Houston operations.
Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure operational growth and success.
Exhibit a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive and hands-on leadership approach.
Utilize deep knowledge of the Houston logistics market and experience in managing a logistics company.
Enhance operations with experience in contracted distribution services and warehouse racking systems (preferred).

External Interaction:
Engage with local and international customers.
Coordinate with strategic service providers, including transporters, brokers, port operators, carrier agents, freight forwarders, and vendors.
Participate in various C&F and Project Cargo Networks and events.

Internal Interaction:
Collaborate with departments such as Commercial, Compliance, HSEC, and Finance.
Communicate with overseas offices and branches.

Growth Opportunities:
Successful performance in this role can lead to senior managerial opportunities at a national level within the USA.

Requirements:
Senior Management experience overseeing teams of 50 or more.
Bachelor's degree in logistics or management (preferred).
At least 10 years of management experience in a commercial environment, including sales, warehousing operations, and customer service.
Strong knowledge of commercial and logistics management, clearing and forwarding services.
Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, quality control, and cost management.
Adaptability to changing conditions, high volume levels of activity, and ability to multitask.
Strong analytical skills for operational and financial decision-making (KPI).
Resourcefulness, commercial acumen, and entrepreneurial flair.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Results-oriented with superior leadership and influencing skills, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
Proficiency in written and spoken English; Spanish is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required, often on short notice.
Availability after hours and flexibility to work with partners in different time zones as needed.

Skills:
Leadership and management
Strategic planning and resource allocation
Commercial and logistics expertise
Analytical and decision-making
Multitasking and adaptability
Cross-functional team collaboration
Microsoft Office proficiency

Due to the large number of applications, if you have not heard anything within 14 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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