Branch Manager

at  Ceva Logistics

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our Glasgow operation has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Branch Manager where you will take overall responsibility of the site, ensuring your team are fully engaged to meet the needs of the business and our customers.
This role will see you driving a high performance and continuous improvement culture across a diverse management team, therefore the ability to engage, strengthen and drive development opportunities not only for colleagues but the branch is critical within this role.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Business Unit Director for the North you will oversee day to day operational activity across the branch including, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution. Working with your management structure you will formulate strategies to improve productivity, identify growth and new business opportunities within the branch, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, processes improvement, and cost save initiatives are considered. You will maintain exceptional relationships with clients and suppliers, negotiating rates, contracts and ensuring issues and queries are addressed quickly and remedial actions are implemented.
You will embed a culture of high performance, engagement and continuous improvement across your management structure, formulating performance targets, development and succession objectives. In addition, you will also support the Business Unit Director with optimization and change management projects focusing on long-term objectives and driving site success.