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Transport & External Logistics Supervisor

On-site in Amer·Added 2 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

HIPRA

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Amer
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Other languages: French
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who brings:

University degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or similar (essential).
Consolidated experience in international transport, logistics, and/or foreign trade positions, preferably in multinational environments.
Solid knowledge of import, export, customs documentation, and Incoterms.
Experience in the negotiation and management of carriers, freight forwarders, and international logistics operators.
Experience leading, coordinating, or supervising teams and external collaborators.
High level of English, minimum C1, both oral and written (essential).

Nice to have

Knowledge of other languages, especially French, will be positively valued.
Experience in regulated sectors and environments with quality and cold chain requirements will be valued.
Experience working with SAP, TMS (Transport Management Systems), Power BI, or data analysis tools will be valued.

The role

Currently, we need to bring in a Transport & External Logistics Supervisor for our headquarters in Amer (Girona).

The person hired will be responsible for coordinating and supervising national and international transport activities, import and export, guaranteeing an efficient, safe service aligned with HIPRA's quality standards.

Likewise, they will lead the relationship with external logistics operators, carriers, and freight forwarders on a global level, driving continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, and operational excellence to contribute to the company's international growth and positioning.

What you'll do

Coordinate and supervise national and international transport activities, ensuring compliance with quality, service, and cost standards.
Lead and support the operational team involved in transport and external logistics activities, guaranteeing correct planning and monitoring of operations.
Manage the relationship with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics operators, negotiating rates, service conditions, and collaboration agreements.
Identify, evaluate, and approve new logistics providers on a global level.
Act as an internal reference regarding transport for the different areas of the company.
Supervise service quality and lead incident management together with the Quality, Operations, and Business teams.
Prepare and monitor the area budget, ensuring efficient management of logistics costs.
Analyze and optimize transport routes, service levels, and associated costs, proposing actions for improvement and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Shipping in the definition and implementation of improvements related to packaging and logistics solutions.
Guarantee compliance with quality requirements, applicable regulations, and maintenance of the cold chain.
Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying improvement opportunities and proposing action plans.

Personal competencies

We are looking for a person:

Proactive, organized, and results-oriented.
With the ability to make decisions and manage priorities in dynamic environments.
With strong communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
With analytical capacity and an orientation toward incident resolution.
Oriented toward continuous improvement and process optimization.
With the ability to work transversally with different areas and international stakeholders.

About HIPRA

HIPRA is a pharmaceutical multinational company specializing in the research, production, and marketing of vaccines for both animal and human health. With a presence in 40 countries through its own commercial affiliates, HIPRA focuses on biologics and also offers CDMO services. The company employs over 2,400 people and its products reach more than 100 countries.

Industry: Biotechnology
Employees: 2,400+
Headquarters: Amer, Girona, Spain
In Spain: Amer, Girona

Good to know if you are moving

HIPRA is headquartered in Amer, Girona, Spain, and has a significant presence in Spain with multiple facilities.
The company operates in over 40 countries with its own commercial affiliates, offering international opportunities.
HIPRA has a multicultural and multidisciplinary team of over 2,400 people, indicating a diverse work environment.
The company is involved in cutting-edge vaccine research and development, including COVID-19 vaccines, which may appeal to professionals in the biotech field.
HIPRA offers a Graduate Program, providing opportunities for recent graduates to join the company.

In their own words

About the company & team

HIPRA is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service.

HIPRA has a solid international presence in more than 40 countries, with its own subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil).

Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge. HIPRA dedicates 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that concentrate on the creation and application of the latest scientific advances to the development of the highest quality innovative vaccines. To give added value to its vaccination experience, the company also develops medical devices and traceability services.

Additional information

HIPRA offers equal opportunity to all of its employees.
All qualified applicants will be considered for the position to be filled, without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability or age.
All hiring decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence and the needs of the company.

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