Branch Manager, Intl Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Discounts with Vendors

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics is hiring a Branch Manager for the Charleston operation to lead international forwarding, customs brokerage, and support functions. You will oversee a ~20-person team, drive profitability, ensure regulatory compliance, and report to the Vice President, International Forwarding.

Preferred candidates will have a US Customs Broker License, full branch P&L experience, and a track record of implementing systems improvements. The role is onsite in Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in international freight forwarding, NVOCC operations, or closely related international logistics.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing a substantial department, business unit, or branch.
• Experience managing budgets and working with sales teams to win and grow accounts.
• Familiar with freight forwarding management systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the branch: set performance expectations, build accountability, develop supervisors and staff; coordinate import/export and brokerage as a unified team.
• Run the P&L: own revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, budgeting, KPIs, billing accuracy, and cost control.
• Oversee forwarding and NVOCC operations: ocean import/export, FMC compliance, documentation, and scheduling.
• Support customs brokerage and compliance: oversee brokerage operations with licensed brokers for accuracy and timeliness.
• Grow the business: partner with sales for prospecting, solution design, onboarding, retention, and account expansion.
• Drive operational excellence: standardize procedures, lead change, and advance technology modernization.

Skills

International freight forwarding

NVOCC operations

Leadership

Budget management

Sales collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin / Supply Chain / Logistics or related

Tools

Freight management systems

Microsoft Excel

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Odyssey Logistics is hiring a Branch Manager for the Charleston operation to lead international forwarding, customs brokerage, and support functions. You will oversee a ~20-person team, drive profitability, ensure regulatory compliance, and report to the Vice President, International Forwarding.

Preferred candidates will have a US Customs Broker License, full branch P&L experience, and a track record of implementing systems improvements. The role is onsite in Charleston, SC.