The Branch Manager is accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and operational leadership of the East Midlands freight forwarding branch. This role carries full P&L responsibility, ensuring the branch operates efficiently, grows revenue, delivers exceptional customer service, and aligns with Nippon Express strategic objectives.
The role requires a commercially astute leader capable of driving operational excellence, developing high‑performing teams, and strengthening the branch's market position across air, ocean, and road freight services.
Branch Leadership
* Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing branch team across operations, customer service, and administration
* Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Provide visible, hands‑on leadership within the branch
* Ensure alignment with Nippon Express values, policies, and operational standards
P&L Ownership
* Hold full responsibility for branch P&L performance
* Deliver against revenue, margin, and cost targetsi>
* Monitor and control branch overheads and operational costs
* Produce and present monthly financial performance reports and forecasts
* Identify and implement cost‑efficiency initiatives and productivity improvements
Commercial Performance
* Drive branch growth through customer retention, development, and new business collaboration with sales teams
* Maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners
* Ensure pricing discipline and margin protection across all freight products
* Support regional and national commercial strategy execution
Operational Excellence
* Ensure efficient and compliant freight forwarding operations across air, ocean, and road
* Maintain high standards of service delivery, compliance, and process consistency
* Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational productivity
* Address operational risks proactively
Stakeholder Management
* Act as the senior Nippon Express representative for the East Midlands branch
* Collaborate with Finance, HR, Sales, and Product teams
* Provide regular performance updates to UK leadership
Requirements
Skills & Experience
* Proven branch or operations leadership experience within freight forwarding or logistics
* Strong financial and commercial acumen with P&L responsibility
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
* Experience managing multi‑modal freight operations
* Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving capability
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Results‑driven leadership style
Leadership Profile
* A visible and credible leader
* Commercially driven and financially accountable
* Operationally strong and performance focused
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced logistics environment
* Able to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day execution
To apply for this role or to have a confidential discussion, please contact:
Ali Gill
HR Director UK & Ireland
Nippon Express (UK) Ltd
ali.gill@nipponexpress.com
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