BRANCH MANAGER

fccsingapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Branch Manager for their new office in Singapore. In this leadership role, you will establish and develop local operations, manage P&L, and ensure operational excellence in freight forwarding services. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of cargo flows between Batam and Singapore. Understanding the Cargowise system and fluency in Chinese are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of cargo flows between Batam and Singapore (air and sea freight).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the Singapore branch including office setup.
• Take full responsibility for the branch’s P&L.
• Oversee daily operations across freight forwarding services.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Leadership skills

P&L management

Problem-solving

Fluency in Chinese

Tools

Cargowise system

Job description

On behalf of one of its clients in the logistics sector, the French Chamber of Commerce is recruiting a Branch Manager.

Our client, an international freight forwarding company, is establishing its Singapore branch and is looking for an experienced and dynamic Branch Manager to lead the setup and development of local operations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for building the office, managing P&L, and driving operational excellence across freight forwarding services, with a specific focus on cargo flows from Batam via Singapore (air and sea).

This is a pivotal role in building and leading a new branch in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the Singapore branch, including office setup and team structure.
• Take full responsibility for the branch’s P&L, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Oversee daily operations across freight forwarding services (air and sea freight), with a strong emphasis on managing flows from Batam via Singapore.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a local team (2–3 staff in operations initially, with growth planned).
• Ensure efficient processes, compliance, and high-quality service delivery for customers.
• Collaborate closely with regional teams, particularly in China, to strengthen cross-border coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and service providers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of cargo flows between Batam and Singapore (air and sea freight). Knowledge of Cargowise system is a plus.
• Previous experience in P&L management and branch/office setup.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build and develop new operations.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach.
• Fluency in Chinese is a strong advantage to liaise with China-based teams.