Projects and Heavy Lift Transport Manager - France

About PSA BDP

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port- centric supply chain , transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close- knit community atmosphere . Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community .

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers , including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical , retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals , and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

We are currently looking for a Project Cargo and Heavy Lift Manager in France. This position supports the commercial development, bidding, procurement, planning , coordination, and execution of project cargo and heavy lift movements, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery in line with customer and company requirements.

Operations Management

• Lead and oversee the execution of Project Cargo and Heavy Lift shipments
• Manage daily project operations and resource allocation.
• Coordinate transportation plans, route surveys, lifting studies and method statements.
• Manage relationships with carriers, vendors, ports and subcontractors.
• Procuring prices from vendors for the RFQ’s and rate requests.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, customs and operational requirements.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and support operational Project Cargo personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Commercial Support & Business Development

• Prepare quotations and RFQ responses.
• Develop cost-effective logistics solutions .
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Support Sales in developing Project Cargo opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and strategic partners.

Financial Management

• Control project costs and profitability.
• Ensure timely invoicing and job closure.
• Monitor departmental financial performance.
• Review project margins and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years working experience with minimum of 10 years’ experience in freight forwarding industry

• 5 years’ experience in project logistics or related heavy transport operations
• Knowledge of HSE standards in logistics
• Good spoken and written English