Manager: Transport Operations
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DP World Freight Forwarding is hiring a Transport Operations Manager in Lagos to lead road transport operations, fleet management, yard activities, and corridor development. The role focuses on building an efficient trucking business supporting port logistics, inland transport, and cross-border freight while ensuring safety, compliance, and commercial growth.
- Leads DP World road transport operations including fleet, yard, and corridor development
- Initial focus on Port to ICD operations with a fleet of around 8 trucks and trailers
- Requires strong fleet operations, logistics, and cross-border freight experience
- Involves commercial growth, safety compliance, and team leadership responsibilities
- Based in Lagos, Nigeria
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Manager: Transport Operations Job at DP World Freight Forwarding
DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Manager: Transport Operations | DP World Freight Forwarding
Job
Location: Lagos
Job Context
The Transport Manager is responsible for establishing and managing DP World Road transport operations,
including own fleet management, yard operations, and local & regional corridor development, with an initial focus Port to ICD operations.
The role will build and operate an efficient trucking business supporting port logistics, inland transport, and cross-border freight movements while ensuring safety, operational excellence, and commercial growth.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
Fleet Operations Management:
Manage daily operations of the trucking fleet (initially 8 trucks and trailers).
Plan and optimize truck scheduling, dispatching, and routing.
Monitor fleet utilization, productivity, and operational KPIs.
Ensure vehicles are maintained according to preventive maintenance schedules.
Manage fuel consumption, driver performance, and operational costs.
Implement fleet tracking systems (GPS/telematics).
Yard & Landside Operations:
Oversee yard operations including truck flows, container handling coordination, and gate movements.
Ensure efficient coordination between trucking operations and port/terminal activities.
Implement yard planning and traffic flow procedures.
Optimize container pickup and delivery operations.
Corridor Development:
Develop road freight operations across the corridors.
Establish operational partnerships with logistics providers, transporters, and inland depots.
Support the development of cargo between corridors.
Monitor cross-border regulatory compliance, transit procedures, and transport documentation.
Identify opportunities to expand volumes of transit cargo.
Commercial & Business Development:
Identify opportunities for new road freight services and customers.
Support pricing strategies and transport service offerings.
Develop relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and key shippers.
Contribute to growth strategy for inland logistics solutions.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management:
Implement strict road safety and driver compliance programs.
Ensure compliance with local transport regulations and cross-border requirements.
Monitor HSE standards across fleet and yard operations.
Manage incident investigations and risk mitigation.
Team Leadership:
Recruit, train, and supervise drivers, expeditors, and operational controllers.
Establish performance management systems for operational teams.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Systems & Process Implementation:
Implement transport management systems (TMS) and fleet tracking tools.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for road freight operations.
Implement reporting dashboards for operational performance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Fleet utilization rate
On-time delivery performance
Cost per kilometer / cost per container
Safety performance (incidents / accidents)
Transit cargo volume to Mali
Yard turnaround time
Fuel efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, or Engineering.
Master’s degree or MBA in Logistics/Supply Chain is a plus.
Skills and
Experience
Required:
6–10 years’
in trucking, transport, or logistics operations.
managing fleet operations and cross-border transport.
in West African logistics corridors is highly desirable.
in port logistics or container transport is an advantage.
operating transport services linked to a major port logistics platform.
Knowledge of ECOWAS transit procedures and regional transport regulations.
working with transport management systems (TMS) and telematics.
Fleet management and trucking operations
Corridor logistics and cross-border trade
Yard and landside operations
Operational cost control
Transport compliance and safety management
Leadership and team management
Strong analytical and operational planning skills.
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