Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of logistics operations at a branch, including managing staff, ensuring efficient and cost-effective distribution services, and achieving financial and operational targets whilst maintaining compliance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of branch operations, including inbound and outbound logistics
- Optimizing costs and delivery times.
- Implement and maintain efficient processes and systems.
- Analyze operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
Financial Performance:
- Manage the branch budget and ensure cost-effectiveness
- Contribute to achieving financial targets for the branch.
Customer Service:
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Investigate and resolve customer service issues.
- Oversee and assist with new customer onboarding.
Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including OSHA and any other requirements.
- Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive productivity and reduce costs.
- Stay up to date with industry's best practices and trends.
Other Duties:
- Establish work schedules and contract driver coverage.
- Interface with shared functions and other departments.
- Manage and control resources and risk management.
- Maintain existing systems, processes, and controls with continuous improvement.
- Ensure a positive working environment with proactive staff engagement, open door policy and effective communication.
Requirements:
- Computer Literate, Freightware TMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
- At least 6-8 years in supervisory role in logistics operations, more specifically in freight distribution operations.
- Understand the importance of targets and deadlines / prioritizing of critical tasks