Operations

Branch Manager

Job Description

Branch Manager

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: 

  • Oversees multiple stations in a specific region 
  • Managers P&L’s against a budget and all accounting associated with stations 
  • Reviews AR/AP reports and resolves discrepancies 
  • Reviews various other reports daily ensuring timely billing and movement of cargo 
  • Maintains positive vendor relationships through timely payment of vendor’s invoices 
  • Monitors expenses and reduces unnecessary spending 
  • Maintains an international inbound and outbound operations program 
  • Communicates with staff to ensure timely movement of cargo 
  • Obtains competitive freight rates and informs customers of reductions and/or increases 
  • Performs inside and outside sales to ensure customer satisfaction and to contribute to increased revenue 
  • Searches for business development opportunities with current customers 
  •  Provides a superior customer service by keeping customers informed of new regulations, resolution of issues, and ensuring timely responses are provided to requests 
  • Maintains high compliance standards by keeping abreast of new regulations affecting customers and ensuring requests are handled in a timely fashion 
  • Develops and maintains high quality stations with knowledgeable, customer service-oriented staff 
  • Trains and motivates employees by providing employees with information regarding new regulations as it pertains to their jobs, offering guidance and assistance to direct reports 
  • Monitors time, workload, and provides feedback as to the job performance of direct reports 
  • Monitors labor, transportation and other costs in order to achieve a cost efficient operations

What you need: 

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in international logistics (freight forwarding and customs brokerage experience optimal); or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing a station in the Global Transportation industry 
  • PC literacy to include proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as, Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations 
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals 
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public 
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry 
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What you gain from joining our team: 

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
  • + more! 

Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview!

OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!

Job Details

Job Title Branch Manager
Career Area Operations
Location(s) Edison, NJ, USA
Job ID f44545a2-d297-4eb0-8089-f956b2c73e54
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