Branch Manager

General Information

The Bolloré Group is one of the 500 largest companies in the world, it now holds strong positions in all its activities around three business lines, Transportation and Logistics, Communication, Electricity Storage and solutions.

Bolloré Transport & Logistics is one of the world's leading transportation groups with 36,000 employees spread among 105 countries where it carries out its business activities in ports, freight forwarding, railways and in oil logistics Continuously adapting to the changing needs of its customers, Bolloré Logistics has enhanced its know-how to be recognized as a leading supply chain global provider, ranked among the 10 leading global groups in the sector, including the first integrated logistics network in Africa. Being part of Bolloré Logistics means engaging with an international and visionary Group. A Group that constantly embarks on new undertakings. A Group that invests and innovates.  

Job description

Mission description

The right to work in the UK is required for this position

This position is based at our Dyce offices in Aberdeen. Aberdeen is a unique market it is expected that you have a very detailed understanding of the oil and gas industry.

The right to work in the UK is required.

Job Purpose:
• To deploy the strategic business plan for the Group and ensure the plan is delivered through operational excellence ensuring retention and development existing business
• To be responsible for the complete operations of Aberdeen including, but not limited to, Warehouse, Transport, Operations and general site requirements whilst working with the Front Office in securing new business into the branch

 

Profile

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Setting of Budgets
• Ensuring full site compliance at all times
• Question and promote ideas for change by constant review
• Ensuring revenues are secured for all work completed
• Ensuring all staff training is completed and up to date
• Compliance of all standard core KPI's
• Communicate effectively
• Ensure high quality customer service
• Engender good relationships with the Global Network
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions, regardless of outcome
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve and then exceed, in areas such as Gross Margin, Process Reviews, Overhead Cost Control, Staff Motivation, Customer Service and Warehouse Management
• Any other delegated tasks as deemed reasonable as assigned by the reporting superior

Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years Logistics experience, to include Hazardous Cargo
• Proven budget management
• Experience managing people
• ISO Quality competency
• Health & Safety competency
• ICT Skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to handle pressure and ensure good time-management
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• A motivator of people