Operations Director - Freight Forwarding Sweden

DP World; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking an Operations Director to oversee freight forwarding operations in Sweden. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in transport and logistics, showcasing exceptional leadership and management abilities. This is a permanent role offering market-competitive compensation, with opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing freight forwarding operations and driving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage freight forwarding operations across Sweden.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Results-Oriented

Confidentiality

IT Proficiency

Languages (Fluent in Swedish and English)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Operations Director – Sweden
Location: Sweden, Gothenburg Or Stockholm (Remote/Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

DP World is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. We are the leading provider of data-driven logistics, deploying industry-leading technology to further broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies, and our planet.

We are on a journey to become the leading end-to-end logistics solution provider and Freight is a key part of this journey. Our forwarding division is now established in Sweden and primed for growth.

The Operations Director is critical for the success of our Global Freight Forwarding operations within Sweden.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive freight forwarding experience, strong operational leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in managing complex logistics operations. You don’t have to tick every box to be our perfect candidate—our recruitment team is keen to speak to experienced freight professionals who are up to the challenge of shaping this new venture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage freight forwarding operations across Sweden, ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with DP World’s global objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and product teams to support business growth.
• Monitor KPIs and operational performance, providing regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts.
• Support digital transformation and automation initiatives within operations.
• Act as a key escalation point for operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across operational teams.

What you will bring

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing freight forwarding operations and driving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in transport, logistics, or freight forwarding, with a focus on operational leadership.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex logistics networks.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and operational best practices.

Skills

• Communication – Exceptional listening, writing, and speaking skills. Comfortable engaging at all levels.
• Problem Solving – Creative and analytical approach to challenges.
• Detail-Oriented – Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Critical Thinking – Ability to identify gaps and underlying causes of issues.
• Collaboration – Works independently and across multicultural teams.
• Results-Oriented – Proactive and deadline-driven with a positive attitude.
• Confidentiality – Maintains discretion with company data.
• IT Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems.
• Languages – Fluent in Swedish and English; additional languages are a bonus.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.

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 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 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.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT\'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.