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Regional Platform Manager

On-site in El Prat de Llobregat·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Makro

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, El Prat de Llobregat
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Vocational training, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent.
  • 5 years of previous experience as a Logistics Platform Manager. Demonstrated knowledge in Transport, Logistics, operator management, and Lean.
  • Intermediate English.
  • Advanced proficiency in office tools (advanced Excel) and data analysis (Power BI or similar).

Nice to have

  • Valuable: Experience in the retail or wholesale sector.
  • We value possessing good analytical capacity, assertiveness, with negotiation skills, firmness in processes, leadership capacity, and results orientation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🌍 Be part of an international company, a leader in wholesale distribution that continuously strives to contribute to the culture and social life of the more than 30 countries where we are present.

🙌 Benefits that include discounts at Makro, an app for 24-hour health consultations, a shopping basket and a day off at Christmas, the possibility of opting for our flexible compensation plan and much more.

🚀 The opportunity for continuous development, through various top-tier training resources such as our MPower platform, the Gofluent language program, or our Goodhabitz catalog with a multitude of masterclasses.

🥂 Just as special moments are celebrated in bars and restaurants, at #equipomakro we also celebrate special days throughout the year.

The role

Job description

We are looking for a Regional Platform Manager to join the Logistics team at Plataforma El Prat de Llobregat. Below, we tell you all the details of the role:

Your mission; to comprehensively lead the regional platform, ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-oriented operation. Coordinate reception from national platforms, pre-picking, and the preparation of regional orders, as well as distribution to the final customer, guaranteeing the service level, availability, quality, and Makro's target cost.

What you'll do

Your main functions:

  • You will lead the national temperature-controlled operation, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • You will supervise processes and services; stock control, cleaning, machinery, waste management, and quality certifications.
  • You will optimize and work on continuous improvement, applying efficiency methodologies, reducing costs, and improving service throughout the logistics chain.
  • You will lead the logistics team, coordinating with company centers, logistics operators, and the platform ownership.
  • You will manage financial and administrative activity; you will prepare budgets, control costs, and manage payments to suppliers.

At an organizational level:

  • You will report to the National Platform Manager.
  • You will manage a team of approximately 15 people.

How you'll work

📋 This position will have a permanent contract on a full-time basis.

About Makro

Makro is a global wholesale and cash-and-carry retailer, operating a network of large-format stores that serve professional and business customers. Part of the German Metro Group, Makro is a major player in the international wholesale trade, with a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

In Spain, Makro operates a network of stores under the Makro brand, with a commercial and operational hub that supports its Spanish retail activities. The company is known for its multicultural work environment and offers opportunities for international professionals, particularly in commercial and sales management roles, with a focus on customer service and operational excellence.

Industry
Wholesale Retail
Founded
1968
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 2 more
Website
makro.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Makro is part of the Metro Group, a global retail giant, offering international career opportunities and a structured corporate environment.
  • The company operates in multiple countries, making it a multicultural workplace with diverse teams and international colleagues.
  • Roles in Spain are primarily in commercial and sales management, offering a path into retail operations within a large multinational.
  • The company provides training and development programs, which can be valuable for professionals looking to grow within a global organization.
  • Working for Makro in Spain offers the chance to gain experience in the Spanish retail market, which is a key entry point for the European market.

In their own words

About the company & team

Company description

Hello, Hallo, Hello! Do you want to be part of the team that is transforming the hospitality industry?
If your answer is yes, keep reading because you're in the right place. You've probably heard of us or even know someone who works at Makro. We have more than 3,500 employees across Spain, but we want you to get to know us better. Makro is a subsidiary of the German METRO Group, whose goal is to take distribution within the HoReCa sector to the highest level, leveraging the advantages of digitalization, delivery service, and always focusing on the customer and the success of their business.

Additional information

If everything you have read matches your professional expectations, wait, because there is more. At Makro, you will find an authentic, inspiring team passionate about the hospitality sector (of course 😉), where you can create and leave your mark 💙. A team we call 'ONE METRO', with whom we have fun, celebrate, and grow together. Only this way will we make a difference and reach the top.

At Makro, we are committed to Equal Opportunities between women and men and we commit to ensuring it in the selection processes we carry out.

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