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On-site in Mérida·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Mérida
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)




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Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
INDEFINITE contract, full-time.
Belong to one of the companies with the Best Corporate Reputation in Spain according to the Merco Companies Ranking 2025.
Discount on your Dia purchases.
Access to our training platform.
Good work environment.
At Dia we believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities, and for that reason, we implement non-discriminatory selection processes that foster diversity and inclusion.
- Certification of a disability of 33% or more will be taken into account.
The role
At the Dia branch in Mérida, we want to bring on board a Preparation Area Manager. The selected candidate will join the WAREHOUSE team with the aim of contributing to the optimal supply of the store network through efficiency in the preparation process, adapting to their daily demand. Control and coordinate the team of preparers, thereby contributing to customer satisfaction, company profit, and ensuring maximum quality.
Ensure that technical processes are aligned with our Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
What you'll do
Their functions will be:
Control and ensure the correct preparation of goods, the planning of preparation volumes, as well as the correct use of voice equipment and machinery.
Carry out the controls/audits in the preparation of orders established by the company.
Manage the returns of store goods, suitable/unsuitable, in coordination with the shipping and receiving team.
Supervise, coordinate, and develop the preparation area team.
Management and control of KPIs.
Ensure efficient operation and optimization of the warehouse in terms of quality, stock, location, cleanliness, conservation of goods, maintenance of facilities and equipment, as well as safety and occupational risk prevention.
Carrying out inventories, preparation on holidays.
In addition to the above, you will perform other extraordinary and occasional tasks when required by the needs of the company and as long as they are related to your area of competence.
Requirements
- Desirable training:
Advanced Vocational Training + specialized training in logistics/warehouses
Advanced Vocational Training in Transport and Logistics is valuable
Desirable experience
3 years coordinating logistics operations teams (warehouse production)
Languages and level
Not necessary
Knowledge/Computer tools
User level of Office
About DIA
DIA is a major international retail company specializing in food and everyday consumer goods, operating a vast network of supermarkets and convenience stores. With a strong focus on proximity shopping, DIA serves millions of customers weekly across Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Brazil, and is one of the largest grocery retailers in Europe by store count.
In Spain, DIA is headquartered in Madrid and operates thousands of stores nationwide, supported by a large logistics network and a significant workforce. The company offers a wide range of roles, from store operations and logistics to corporate functions like procurement and finance. For international professionals, DIA provides opportunities in a dynamic retail environment, with a strong emphasis on local community presence and customer service, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the retail sector in Spain.
- Industry
- Retail
- Founded
- 1979
- Employees
- 10,000–50,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and 4 more
Good to know if you are moving
- DIA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a major player in the Spanish retail market, offering numerous job opportunities across the country.
- The company operates a large network of stores and logistics centers, providing roles in various locations, from urban centers to smaller towns.
- DIA offers a range of positions, including store staff, logistics, and corporate roles, which can be a good entry point for international professionals in the retail sector.
- As a Spanish-founded company, DIA provides an opportunity to work in a culturally significant and well-established business within Spain.
- The company has a strong focus on proximity retail, which may offer insights into local consumer behavior and community-based business models.
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