Branch Manager -Freight Forwarding (Based in KL)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Branch Manager for Freight Forwarding in Kuala Lumpur. Lead the branch with full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth and profitability across air, sea, and land transport.

You will oversee operations, optimize processes, and steer strategic market efforts to expand client relationships. Candidate should bring a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and 8–12 years in logistics, with 3–5 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading P&L responsibilities in logistics or freight forwarding.
• Strong track record in sales, business development, and key account management.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of branch P&L, including revenue, gross profit, and profitability.
• Drive profit growth through cost optimization and revenue initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end freight forwarding ops across sea, air, and land.
• Ensure operational efficiency through planning, execution and process optimization.
• Develop and execute market strategies and sales plans to grow business.

Skills

P&L management

Strategic sales

Leadership

Key account management

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Job description

Branch Manager -Freight Forwarding (Based in KL)

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, commercial growth, operational performance, and profitability of the freight forwarding branch. The role holds full accountability for branch P&L and oversees end-to-end freight forwarding operations across air, ocean, and land transportation.

Key responsibilities

Take full ownership of branch P&L, including revenue, gross profit, and overall profitability

Drive profit growth through cost optimization and revenue enhancement initiatives

Oversee end-to-end freight forwarding operations across sea, air, and road

Ensure operational efficiency through effective planning, execution, and process optimization

Develop and execute market strategies and sales plans to drive business growth

Build, maintain, and expand relationships with key customers

Lead, manage, and motivate cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Customer Service)

Recruit, train, and develop talent to build a high-performing organization

Drive continuous improvement in processes, workflows, and organizational structure

Ensure full compliance with company policies, legal, and regulatory requirements

About you

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum 8–12 years of experience in logistics or freight forwarding, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role

Strong knowledge of freight forwarding operations (sea, air, and land transport)

Proven track record in P&L management and driving business growth

Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales, key account management, and business development

Leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop high-performing teams

Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills

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