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Kramer Poole Talent Partners

Branch Manager

Kramer Poole Talent Partners, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28269

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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.

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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.