Job Abstract

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About ContainerPort Group:

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com

About This Role:

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Branch Manager for our new operations in Long Beach!

Reporting to the VP of Logistics, the Branch Manager will create a first-in-class customer and carrier facing environment for their assigned logistics branches. As a Branch Manager, your primary focus is the development and management of all branch strategies and operations, including business development, carrier and customer management, and channel growth strategies for the branch. This individual will develop operational and internal plans to drive achievement of financial goals and objectives and meet customer and carrier expectations; identify and access internal, external transportation demands, and forecasting requirements. This position will work in partnership with the leadership pricing team as they support the overall productivity and cost-effectiveness of the branch, ensuring permanent business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on organizational development by managing team performance, providing employee feedback, establishing development plans and detailed performance goals.
• Build a first in class employee culture.
• Lead team building efforts and operational team management.
• Lead, coach, enforce, and empower your branch personnel to perform and achieve strategic growth and financial goals, while adhering to the overall direction of growth as directed by the company growth strategy.
• Direct and lead the branch which involves the ability to guide and motivate the team so that the objectives of the organization are achieved and that an enduring and satisfying relationship exists between the employees and the organization.
• Support/prepare business plans with management as necessary.
• Maintain and relay current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and best logistics/ supply chain practices; evaluate business operations and technology, processes, and/or technology.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on activities that support the execution of strategies and action plans to enable the profitable growth of the branch.
• Create and solicit new sources of revenue growth as an individual contributor while developing and growing branch personnel and an inside sales team.
• Offer up strategic ideas and directions to the organization as a whole and be a part of a continuous improvement process.
• Manage and review actionable analysis of financial reports (P&L) in order to assist in managing branch operations and determine efficient improvements.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics Management, Business Administration, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of directly applicable job experience

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Demonstrated experience in operations management, rate negotiation, logistics coordination, analysis, and problem solving.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial planning
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility