Manager: Transport Operations | DP World Freight Forwarding - Nigeria

Job title : Manager: Transport Operations | DP World Freight Forwarding - Nigeria

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 18, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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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’ experience in trucking, transport, or logistics operations.
• Experience managing fleet operations and cross-border transport.
• Experience in West African logistics corridors is highly desirable.
• Experience in port logistics or container transport is an advantage.
• Experience operating transport services linked to a major port logistics platform.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS transit procedures and regional transport regulations.
• Experience 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