Branch Manager (all)

MOL Logistics Holding; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car for private use

Permanent employment contract

30 days annual leave

Company pension plan

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MOL Logistics Holding is seeking a Branch Manager for the Frankfurt area to lead our International Forwarding (Air) and Contract Logistics activities, including two warehouses totaling over 11,600 m2. The role reports to the German Executive Board and focuses on growth and operational excellence.

You will drive P&L, budget planning, and customer development in the Rhine-Main region while leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture in an

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or comparable qualification with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Frankfurt branch with P&L responsibility, budgeting, cost and revenue optimization.
• Discipline and manage Air Operation & Customer Service and two contract logistics sites.
• Standardize workflows using WMS/TMS systems.
• Support sales in acquiring clients and manage key accounts in the Rhine-Main region.
• Ensure compliance with legal, customs, and safety standards (AEO, IATA, Known Consignor).
• Develop teams and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Air & Ocean Freight

Contract Logistics

Staff Development

German & English

Regional Market Knowledge

Business Acumen

Education

Logistics/Business degree

Job description

Job Title: Branch Manager (all)
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Employment: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Permanent
Start Date: Immediately

About Us

MOL Logistics is part of the globally operating Japanese logistics group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL Group), one of the largest shipping companies in the world, managing a fleet of over 800 vessels.

As a Supply Chain Forwarder, MOL Logistics offers its customers comprehensive, global services for the entire supply chain. Our core business includes Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Transport, and Warehousing. MOL Logistics has a worldwide presence with 10,500 employees across 120 branches in 27 countries.

We connect the world with precision, reliability, and a customer-oriented philosophy. Our locations at Weiterstadt (FRA 1) and Weiterstadt-Gräfenhausen (FRA 2) continues to grow and is a central hub for the strong industrial sector of the region and within Europe. We offer our customers customized transport solutions across all modes of transport. We value an intercultural, respectful work environment and offer you the chance to develop your career within an international team.

About the Role

For our strategically vital location in the greater Frankfurt am Main area, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced leader as Branch Manager (all). In this key position, you will hold overall responsibility for the operational business and growth of our logistics activities across International Forwarding (Air) and Contract Logistics (including the management of two dedicated warehouse facilities with over 11.600 m2).

You will report directly to the German Executive Board and actively shape the future of the branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall Leadership & Strategy: Operational and commercial management of the Frankfurt branch (P&L responsibility, budget planning, cost and revenue optimization).
• Site & Warehouse Operations: Disciplinary and functional leadership of the Air Operation & Customer Service teams as well as the two associated contract logistics warehouse sites.
• Process Optimization: Continuous enhancement and standardization of operational workflows in warehouse and transport logistics using modern WMS/TMS systems.
• Business Development: Active support of the sales team in acquiring new clients, managing key accounts, and expanding existing customer relationships in the Rhine-Main region.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all legal, customs, and security standards (e.g., AEO, IATA, Known Consignor, occupational safety).
• Team Development: Fostering a high-performance culture, motivating employees, and driving targeted staff development.

Your Profile

• Education & Experience: Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a comparable vocational qualification (e.g., Freight Forwarding and Logistics Specialist) with several years of leadership experience in a similar role.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Air and Sea freight as well as a proven track record in managing contract logistics projects and warehouse facilities.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strong commercial acumen and a goal-oriented, sales-driven approach.
• Leadership Skills: Empathic yet assertive leadership style with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Language Skills: Business fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
• Regional Network: Sound knowledge of the logistics market in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Scope for Impact: High degree of autonomy and room for entrepreneurial decisions.
• Attractive Package: Competitive salary structure consisting of a base salary and performance-related bonus.
• Mobility: Company car for private use.
• Security: A permanent employment contract in a dynamically growing market environment.
• Additional Benefits: Company pension plan, flexible working hours, and individual professional development opportunities.
• Compensation: An attractive, performance-based salary package, including 30 days of annual leave and a company pension scheme (BAV).
• Team Spirit: A collegial working atmosphere where teamwork and mutual respect are actively practiced.