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DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Maritime & Air Export Operations Manager

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNantes, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in international transport, freight forwarding, or logistics, with strong expertise in maritime and air export transport.
  • Strong command of export operations, customs regulations, Incoterms, and international trade.
  • Successful experience managing operational teams and the ability to unite, support, and develop employees.
  • Strong analytical skills, financial management skills, and experience monitoring operational profitability.
  • Professional English proficiency for working in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all maritime and air export operations, ensuring deadlines, costs, and customer commitments are met.
  • Organize and optimize transport flows to improve operational performance, service quality, and business profitability.
  • Monitor high-value, sensitive, or strategic cases and intervene in complex or crisis situations.
  • Supervise, lead, and support operational teams in their daily work.
  • Allocate workloads, set priorities, and monitor individual and collective performance indicators.
  • Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing employees' skills.
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with strategic clients, shipping companies, airlines, carriers, international agents, and customs services.
  • Participate in client meetings and tenders, contributing operational expertise.
  • Monitor operational profitability, approve transport and external service purchases, and implement cost-optimization actions.
  • Monitor operational and quality key performance indicators and contribute to continuous-improvement plans.
  • Ensure internal procedures are applied and transport, customs, security, and safety regulations are followed.
  • Participate in projects to improve operational tools, systems, and processes.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2005

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