Traffic Manager

DP World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Greater London is seeking a proactive Traffic Manager to coordinate international transportation activities for bulk liquid food products. This full-time role demands a strong background in logistics, effective communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions. You will oversee transport routes, manage drivers, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Join a fast-paced environment where your expertise will help maintain Europe's food supply chain. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar operational role.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make quick, informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate international transport routes for bulk liquid food shipments across Europe.
• Ensure on‑time loading and delivery in accordance with customer requirements.
• Optimize transport costs and maximize truck utilization.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you a proactive logistics professional who thrives in a dynamic, international transport environment?
Do you enjoy coordinating complex transportation networks, solving operational challenges, and ensuring flawless service delivery?
Would you like to play a key role in keeping Europe’s food supply chain moving?

If so — apply now for the role of Traffic Manager at our company.

About the Role

As a Traffic Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating international transportation activities for bulk liquid food products. Your mission is to ensure efficient truck utilization, on-time deliveries, and full compliance with all logistics and transport regulations, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and service quality.

Position Summary

You will be the central link in daily operations — assigning tasks to drivers, resolving transport-related challenges, communicating with customers, and ensuring that every shipment reaches its destination smoothly and safely.

This is a full‑time position within our growing logistics organization.

Who You Are

You are an experienced transport or logistics professional, comfortable making quick decisions and coordinating multiple tasks at once. You communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy optimizing routes and processes. You take responsibility for operational performance and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and drivers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate international transport routes for bulk liquid food shipments across Europe
• Assign daily tasks and schedules to company drivers
• Ensure on‑time loading and delivery in accordance with customer requirements
• Communicate with customers, partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Prepare and manage transport documentation (CMR, delivery notes, etc.)
• Optimize transport costs and maximize truck utilization
• Manage operational issues such as delays, rerouting, or vehicle breakdowns
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, safety, and food transport standards
• Support management with operational KPIs and performance reports

Requirements

• Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar operational role
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make quick, informed decisions
• Proactive mindset with high reliability and attention to detail
• Good understanding of transport regulations and documentation
• Ability to work effectively with drivers, customers, and external partners
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with food‑grade or bulk liquid transport
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards related to food logistics
• Familiarity with transport management systems or similar tools

About DP World

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 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. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

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, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

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DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.