Branch Manager with Cargowise

Role Overview:
This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day performance and P&L of our International Freight client's branch in Port Moresby.
The successful candidate must bring strong CargoWise capability alongside proven people and operational leadership experience in a freight forwarding environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage branch operations across sea and air freight forwarding.
• Ensure effective and consistent use of CargoWise across all operational activities.
• Maintain financial accountability and responsible for P&L for the branch.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop branch staff.
• Maintain operational standards, compliance, and data accuracy.
• Oversee quotations, job costing, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
• Drive efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the branch

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Proven experience in a Branch Manager or senior operations role within a freight forwarding

• Strong, hands-on experience using CargoWise (mandatory)
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
• Solid understanding of freight forwarding operations, customs processes, and compliance
• Commercially aware with experience overseeing operational performance and costs
• Confident decision-maker, firm but fair leadership style willing to set and maintain standards.

Employment Details:

• Residential role based in Port Moresby
• Accommodation and transport provided
• Single-status expatriate package (accompanied may be negotiated, no dependent children)
• 3-year contract with potential extension