Branch Manager

Job ID : 061420
Working type : Onsite
Education level : Bachelors Degree
Salary range : $180000 – $200000
Employment type : Full time
Experience level : Senior Level
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Job type : Permanent
Job location : Wood Dale, IL, United States
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Branch Manager – International Freight Forwarding

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead and grow a high-volume International Freight Forwarding operation. This role has full responsibility for branch performance, including P&L ownership, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team leadership. The Branch Manager plays a key role in executing strategic initiatives while driving continuous improvement and profitable growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day branch operations across Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Customs Brokerage
  • Own P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI management
  • Translate corporate and regional strategies into executable branch-level plans
  • Drive process improvement initiatives using continuous improvement / Kaizen principles
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team and staff
  • Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development planning
  • Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and customer focus
  • Maintain and grow key customer relationships; engage directly with customers as needed
  • Analyze operational performance, costs, and service quality to ensure goals are met
  • Collaborate closely with regional leadership and product leaders to align strategy
  • Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • 7–10 years of experience in International Freight Forwarding or Logistics
  • Minimum 3 years in a leadership or branch management role
  • Strong working knowledge of air, ocean, and customs operations
  • Proven experience managing budgets, P&L, and operational KPIs
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Additional Information

  • Position may require up to 15% domestic and international travel

Note: This is a summarized description. A detailed version will be provided later.

 

How to Apply: Please email your resume to nkagaya@pasona.com