Branch Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a Global Leader in the Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics field, who knows their employees are their greatest strength?

LOGISTEED-America is on a mission to deliver high-quality transportation and logistics services and help make the world a better place for generations to come. We are looking for a Branch Manager to join us on this mission!

Do you have at least 5 years of management experience and have 5+ years' experience in freight forwarding, handling imports and brokerage - we want to talk to you.

Location : Elk Grove Village, IL

WHO WE ARE :

Founded in 1950, LOGISTEED-America is part of a global network of companies providing transportation and logistics services including ocean & air freight transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, supply chain management, and more.

Summary

The Freight Forwarding Branch Manager reports to the LOGISTEED America, Inc. VP of Freight Forwarding. This role will primarily oversee the Freight Forwarding Operations at the Elk Grove Village, IL branch including but not limited to :

• Will have knowledge of all aspects of the Freight Forwarding industry
• Will be responsible for the overall direction and performance of the office
• Working closely with Senior Management, the Branch Manager will be responsible for the financial results of the branch
• Accountable for achieving business objectives and KPIs.
• Coaching, managing and mentoring staff are key responsibilities.

Qualities

Essential Duties & Functional Responsibilities Required

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

OPERATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

SAFETY

FINANCE

TRAINING

COLLABORATION

Non -Essential Functions

Competencies – add or delete as applicable for position

Supervisory Responsibility

Preferred Qualifications, Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities and Working Conditions

Previous Work Experience

Education and Certifications

Experience Requirements and Preferences

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Work Authorization / Security Clearance (if applicable)Must be legally authorized to work in the United StatesOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Seventy-five percent of the work time will be spent in an office setting where the environment is climate controlled. Twenty-five percent of work time may be spent in various warehouse or other locations where the environment is not climate controlled (hot and cold seasonally).

LOGISTEED America, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION - The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

EOE / M / F / D / V

Pay Range : $125,000 - $150,00 (DOQ)