Branch Manager - Freight Forwarding Station

The Station Manager is responsible for managing a multi-functional global transportation operation, and overseeing the Operations, Accounting, Sales, Business Development and Human Resources functions of a freight station.

GEODIS is one of the world’s largest leading Supply Chain Operators! At GEODIS, we create with you an infinite number of career opportunities. As a GEODIAN, you will work hands-on with products from hundreds of customers in different industries – retail, healthcare, technology and more - all within our warehouse distribution centers, located globally.

No matter what position you’re in, you will find yourself contributing to the development and success of your career and our customers.

The points below highlight the Station Manager duties:

• Reviews AR/AP reports and resolves discrepancies
• Maintains positive vendor relationships through timely payment of vendor’s invoices
• Trains and motivates employees by providing employees with information regarding new regulations as it pertains to their jobs, offering guidance and assistance to direct reports
• Manages P&Ls against budget and all accounting associated with station
• Reviews various other reports daily ensuring timely billing and movement of cargo
• Monitors expenses, and reduces unnecessary spending
• Maintains an international inbound and outbound transportation program Communicates with agents to ensure timely movement of cargo
• Maintains high compliance standards for Customs Brokerage by keeping abreast of new regulations affecting customers, ensuring requests from Customs are handled timely fashion, and through research classifications for clients, as well as reviewing the accuracy of POAs

What will set you apart as a GEODIAN?

• Foster Employee Engagement
• Dynamic leadership skills
• Proactive decision making
• Drive results and positive reaction under pressure

What will make you successful in this role?

• Knowledge on International regulations and laws
• Positive attitude, initiative and attention to detail

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
• Customs Brokerage License preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in international logistics (freight forwarding and customs brokerage experience optimal); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years experience managing a station in the Global Transportation industry

[1]The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

[2] Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.