GEODIS

Branch Manager

GEODIS • $90K — $120K *
Edison, NJ 08817In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in international logistics (freight forwarding and customs brokerage preferred)
  • 5+ years as a manager in the Global Transportation industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Skilled in analyzing financial reports and other business documents
  • Strong writing and presentation abilities for diverse audiences
  • Mathematical aptitude including ratio and statistical concepts
  • Proficient problem-solver in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple stations within a designated region
  • Manage profit and loss accounts against the budget
  • Review accounts receivable/payable reports and address discrepancies
  • Ensure timely cargo billing and monitor daily operations
  • Maintain positive relationships with vendors through prompt invoice payments
  • Identify cost-reduction opportunities across operations
  • Develop customer service-oriented and compliant staff through training and motivation.

Benefits

  • Early access to wages via Rain app
  • Free telemedicine access on the first day of employment
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
  • 401k match available
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts and wellness perks
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer in the community
Full Job Description
Branch Manager

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!


About GEODIS

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with over 41,000 employees and a presence in over 120 countries. The company offers a range of services including supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and express delivery. GEODIS serves a variety of industries including automotive, retail, healthcare, and aerospace. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about GEODIS
Size
41,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
* Ladders Estimates

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