Branch Manager - International Logistics

POSITION: Area Director / Branch Director – International Logistics
LOCATION: District of Columbia

This position is responsible for overall management of the daily operations and sales for a high volume facility. Also responsible for ensuring that all quality and performance goals are consistently met. Hires, trains, and motivates staff. Strong customer interface.
Directly involvement with high level project cargo

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Manage daily operations for the International Transportation division.
Oversee the Project Division and Negotiate pricing with foreign and domestic carriers
•Ensure compliance with written operating plan and procedures.
•Ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality goals, service levels and performance standards.
Set up regular meetings with department heads and staff to discuss operational issues and business development leads
•Hire staff and coordinates job specific training of staff including ongoing training, education, and development. .
• • Full P&L responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM 10 years experience in Logistics Operations and/or Business Management or related International Transportation discipline.
MINIMUM 5 years management experience
Heavy ocean Project Management experience as well as international air freight experience
Previous P&L experience/responsibility
Previous experience in development of operating plans
Goal driven with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment under minimal supervision with a high attention to detail and follow through skills
Demonstrated ability to meet and/or exceed performance goals
Strong administrative, analytical, oral/written communication, interpersonal, time management, organizational, problem solving, and presentation skills
REQUIREMENTS
10 years + of international freight forwarding with at least 5 years in management. P&L reponsibility