Road Freight Operation Specialist

DP World; Fatih; On-site; TRY 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in İstanbul, Türkiye is seeking a Road Freight Operation Specialist to manage end-to-end international road freight operations. You will coordinate with carriers, customers, and partners to ensure timely and compliant execution while supporting pricing, reporting, and documentation functions.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience in road freight, strong Turkish and English communication, and proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–2 years of experience in international road freight operations.
• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation routes, logistics networks, and trade corridors.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Turkish and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) or similar logistics platforms is preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven approach.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily international road freight operations in line with customer requirements and company standards.
• Coordinate FTL and LTL shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Communicate with carriers, agents, and business partners to secure capacity and competitive transportation solutions.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively inform customers of delays, changes, or operational issues.
• Support pricing and tender activities by collecting market rates and carrier quotations.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, including CMRs, invoices, and customs-related documents.
• Work closely with the sales team to support existing customers and business development activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates for operational tracking and reporting purposes.

Skills

Turkish & English

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a

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 international road freight operations, coordinating closely with carriers, business partners, and customers to ensure efficient and timely execution. You will also support pricing, reporting, and documentation activities while contributing to the delivery of high-quality logistics services.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute daily international road freight operations in line with customer requirements and company standards.


• Coordinate FTL and LTL shipments from booking through final delivery.


• Communicate with carriers, agents, and business partners to secure capacity and competitive transportation solutions.


• Monitor shipment status and proactively inform customers of delays, changes, or operational issues.


• Support pricing and tender activities by collecting market rates and carrier quotations.


• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly operational reports.


• Maintain accurate operational documentation, including CMRs, invoices, and customs-related documents.


• Work closely with the sales team to support existing customers and business development activities.


• Ensure timely and accurate system updates for operational tracking and reporting purposes.

Your Profile

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.


• 1–2 years of experience in international road freight operations.


• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation routes, logistics networks, and trade corridors.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Turkish and English.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) or similar logistics platforms is preferred.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven approach.


• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, 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 120,000 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.

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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW