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Head of Logistics Operations Spain

Hybrid in Albacete·Full-time·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Still open when we checked on 4 Oct

Airbus Spain

347 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Airbus Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Albacete for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year (Apróx. 35 days per year in total).

  • Attractive salary.

  • Hybrid model of working: we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

  • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

  • Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

  • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

The role

-WHY JOIN US?

📍 LIFE IN ALBACETE: QUALITY & CONVENIENCE - Forget long commutes. Albacete offers you the great advantage of a "15-minute city": safe, accessible, comfortable and perfectly connected. Enjoy a premium standard of living at a competitive cost, ensuring you have the perfect balance between your career and your personal life.

🚁 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS: GROW WITH US - We offer more than a job; we offer a community. Immerse yourself in a young, collaborative environment that feels like family. As a strategic Center of Excellence, we are a global leader in helicopter production, offering you endless potential to grow alongside our major projects.

Bring your ideas to a dynamic, modern ecosystem and help us build the next generation of aerospace solutions.

You will join the new logistics organization as part of Airbus Helicopters Spain.

YOUR CHALLENGES

  • The Head of Operations Spain is accountable of the End-to-End Logistics Operations of Airbus Helicopters in Spain with the objective to continuously drive operational excellence, to meet internal & external customer needs and to achieve benchmark competitiveness of Airbus Helicopters Global Logistics set up.

  • The Head of Logistics Operations drives end-to-end performance in performance monitoring and improvement and customer's satisfaction.

  • The Head of Logistics Operations develops the competence of the team towards logistics encompassing the implementation.

The first 3 years of this role will focus on launching the Albacete Hub, a strategic pillar of the company's growth.

There are 3 phases: preparation for the entry into service, start and ramp-up of activities and serial stabilization.

YOUR TASKS

  • Manage primary Spanish logistics platforms in Albacete, Chinchilla, and Almansa, driving operational efficiency across the regional supply chain.

  • Direct Logistics Service Provider (LSP) relationships and performance, successfully administering a €20M annual logistics contract.

  • Ensure uninterrupted service delivery and supply chain continuity for critical internal stakeholders, including Final Assembly Lines, Flight Lines, Centers of Excellence, and Support & Services.

  • Coordinate global distribution networks, overseeing worldwide shipments while ensuring on-time delivery and international compliance.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply!

-Experience in Logistics and Management

-Soft skills: Team Spirit & Collaboration, Global Mindset & Cultural Agility, Transparency & Integrity, Autonomy, Leadership & People Management

-Languages: Advanced level in English and Spanish

-Valuable / Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters

  • Able to implement change and ramp-up an activity

  • Capacity to work transnational

  • Able to work with matricial

Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 🚁

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Employment Type

Permanent

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Leadership

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Helicopters España, SA

Additional information

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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