Security / Safety & Customs Governance Manager France H/F

About the role

DP World is looking for an experienced Security / Safety & Customs Governance Manager (France) to support our Herport entities (DP World companies).
This role acts as the primary national point of accountability for regulatory compliance, customs governance, and security/safety frameworks across all Herport entities in France.

The position ensures full compliance with customs, security, and safety regulations; maintains strong relationships with State authorities; and drives operational excellence, risk mitigation, and organizational readiness across the national network.

How you will contribute

Strategy & Governance

• Serve as the main point of contact for all competent State authorities on security, safety, and customs matters.
• Define and implement the national security, safety, and customs compliance strategy, aligned with country and Group priorities.
• Ensure consistency of practices, processes, and certification requirements (AEO, safety, regulatory accreditations) across all branches.
• Monitor regulatory developments (customs, security, safety) and ensure timely impact assessment and implementation.

Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Excellence

• Act as the national accountable officer for customs compliance and the designated security/safety representative with authorities.
• Maintain all mandatory accreditations and licenses, including AEO certifications and authorizations.
• Oversee updates to security programs and ensure integration into operational systems (e.g., AEOLUS).
• Manage safety inspections, audits, penalties, and renewal processes with authorities.
• Establish and enforce internal controls, SOPs, audit frameworks, and corrective action plans.
• Validate and monitor the accuracy and validity of mandatory training, certifications, and accreditations for employees and subcontractors.

Operations & Service Excellence

• Ensure proper application of approved processes across all regulated sites and coordinate internal security/safety audits.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance (training, certifications, authorizations).
• Guarantee the quality and timeliness of operational processes related to customs and safety requirements.
• Support operational teams by providing compliant solutions for customer onboarding, tenders, and specific regulatory needs.
• Promote continuous improvement and standardization across the national network.

Authority & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong, professional, and proactive relationships with customs authorities, administrations, DGAC, and other relevant bodies.
• Serve as the internal reference for all matters related to customs, regulatory compliance, safety, and security governance.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Coordinate and engage the network of Security/Safety Coordinators across all French agencies.
• Develop competencies, maintain mandatory training levels, and ensure continuous skills development.
• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in regulatory environments involving security, safety, customs compliance, or similar high‑stakes operations.
• Strong knowledge of AEO frameworks, national regulatory requirements, and security/safety accreditations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with authorities and lead audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Experience working in logistics, freight forwarding, or other regulated sectors.
• Ability to lead transversal teams, drive governance programs, and influence across multi‑site operations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills in complex environments.

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

To Change What's Possible For Everyone
 

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