Branch Manager, Operations, Road Logistics

2 days ago


Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa DSV Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Branch Manager to lead our Road Logistics operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the staff, clients, and deliverables of the branch, ensuring alignment with our overall objectives and optimal delivery of services to our clients.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver on clients' commitments based on local, national, and global strategy.
  • Manage cost and productivity within the branch, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance to internal and external controls and other KPIs set at global and local level.
  • Deliver on the bottom-line budget commitment to ensure the business unit budget is met.
  • Identify opportunities and risks within the business that may impact the business environment and ability to deliver to shareholder commitments.
  • Manage people's performance and growth to create a sustainable business environment.
  • Adhere to deadlines and schedules.
  • Manage and control resources and risk management.
  • Administrative duties relevant to the position.
  • Interact with customers at all levels – in person and telephonically.
  • Maintain existing systems, processes, and controls with continuous improvement.

Operational Performance:

  • Actively manage daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets.
  • Deliver on client and internal requirements.
  • Internal stakeholder communication management, ensure agreed-to meetings, conference calls, and forums are planned and conducted internally as agreed to by all stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Financial, sales, operational, HR, and IR skills are essential.
  • 5-year experience in the Logistics and Road Transport environment.
  • 5-year previous business and/or operational management experience.
  • Excellent admin skills required.
  • Must fit the profile benchmark.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead staff.
  • Ability to do MS Excel Spreadsheets with Pivot Tables, charts, and formulas.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the LRA and BCEA and hands-on experience in IR.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Matric (essential).
  • B. Com or equivalent diploma or postgraduate diploma in Logistics (advantageous).
  • Must have a valid, unendorsed Code 08 driver's license.
  • Must have own reliable transport.
  • Be able to work overtime/shifts should it be needed.
  • Flexible to travel.
  • MS Outlook (advanced).
  • MS Excel (advanced).
  • MS Word (advanced).

Working for DSV:

As a leading global logistics company, DSV offers a dynamic and challenging work environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients, and we are committed to creating a sustainable business environment.



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