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Road Freight Operation Specialist

Road Freight Operation Specialist

DP World AustraliaTürkiye
16 days ago
Job description

We are looking for a Road Freight Operation Specialist to join our team in İstanbul, Turkey . In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end road freight operations, ensuring efficient coordination of domestic and international shipments, and delivering high-quality service within our LTL (Less Than Truckload) network.

Your Responsibilities :

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify the best operational transport solutions based on customer requirements and network capabilities
  • Source, negotiate, and secure transport capacity by collaborating with transport partners and utilizing transport exchanges
  • Optimize transport operations, including route planning, cargo loading, pricing strategies, and channel selection
  • Manage and monitor the full transport cycle : from order intake to successful delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Transport Management System (TMS), ensuring transparency and traceability of all operational activities
  • Ensure operational alignment and collaboration with X-Dock (Cross-Dock) hubs, optimizing consolidation and distribution flows
  • Monitor X-Dock cargo handling, transfer timings, and documentation to maintain shipment integrity
  • Verify the completeness and correctness of all transport-related documentation (., CMRs, invoices, permits)
  • Ensure proactive resolution of operational issues and initiate corrective actions when needed
  • Maintain and strengthen professional relationships with both clients and carriers, contributing to long-term business growth
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, service quality, and margin enhancement

Your Profile :

  • Bachelor's degree in related fields,
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in freight forwarding, international road transport, import / export, and transit
  • Strong knowledge of domestic and international geography, including key trade routes, hubs, and corridors
  • Solid understanding of Cross-Dock operations and their impact on international groupage and LTL flows
  • Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills
  • Solid mathematical ability to calculate freight measurements, weights, and conversions into international units
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English
  • Ability to maintain high performance under pressure, managing multiple priorities efficiently
  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and customer service skills
  • Proficiency in using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and related logistics platforms
  • About DP World

    Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists 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 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is 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.

    What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

    DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

    We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

    WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

    TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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