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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Formación universitaria (Ingeniería, ADE u otras disciplinas afines).” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
The role
Position mission: Lead the overall operation of the assigned logistics center, driving the continuous improvement plan and ensuring operational excellence through mastery of standards, procedures, and processes. Develop and maintain a solid, high-level relationship with the client, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments and optimization of the center's performance. The company has two similar positions open for two logistics centers, both located in the province of Barcelona.
About the company: Multinational company in the logistics sector, leader in comprehensive solutions for B2B and B2C clients, with a strong focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. It manages large-scale, highly complex logistics centers, with a focus on service excellence and internal talent development.
What you'll do
Functions and responsibilities:
- Lead the overall operation of the logistics center, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and defined service levels with the client.
- Translate the company's overall strategy into clear, actionable operational plans for the teams.
- Lead and develop a team of approximately 500 people in a 24/7 environment, fostering leadership, talent development, and a high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, internal procedures, and current legislation.
- Ensure the proper allocation and optimization of human, technical, and material resources based on operational objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiency, and change management.
- Manage the daily relationship with the client, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring a high level of satisfaction.
- Analyze operational and financial KPIs, preparing reports and data-driven action plans.
- Coordinate transversally with other areas of the organization.
- Report directly to the Senior Operations Manager.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar positions within complex logistics or operational environments.
- University education (Engineering, Business Administration, or other related disciplines). An MBA is highly valued.
- Minimum B2 level of English (essential).
- Proven experience managing teams of more than 300 people.
- Advanced level of Excel for analysis, reporting, and calculations.
- Technical, analytical, and digital profile, with experience in process-driven environments.
- Experience with tools such as Infolog, Power BI, and SAP (valued).
Key competencies:
- Strong focus on people management and development.
- Solid leadership and ability to influence ("push").
- Change management in dynamic environments.
- Initiative and proactivity.
- High problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strategic vision and cross-functional approach.
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
- Industry
- Recruitment
- Website
- catenon.com
In their own words
About the company & team
About the company: Multinational company in the logistics sector, leader in comprehensive solutions for B2B and B2C clients, with a strong focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. It manages large-scale, highly complex logistics centers, with a focus on service excellence and internal talent development.
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