Labor Relations Manager
A multinational services organization in the west of Madrid is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to lead key HR processes across a workforce of more than 3,500 employees.
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Permanent contract
Full-time.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Have the right to work in Spain
Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Grado/Licenciatura en Logística, Comercio Internacional, ADE, Ingeniería o similar.” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Candidates with at least 5 years of experience working in international transport management roles and accustomed to working in dynamic environments. C1 English.
Real possibility of rapid growth within the company.
The candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading the end-to-end logistics management of strategic operations in which the CEO participates directly, which currently represent approximately 20%-30% of the company's turnover.
- Driving departmental improvement projects in coordination with the Logistics Manager and with other areas of the company.
- Comprehensive management of international maritime and land freight traffic for other team members when necessary.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with the sales, operations, and finance teams.
- Designing and implementing projects for logistics process optimization, digitalization, and KPI improvement.
- Establishing, negotiating, and managing strategic relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, carriers, and other logistics partners.
- Negotiation of rates and framework agreements with logistics providers.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance regarding international transport, foreign trade, and customs processes.
- Managing logistics risks and proposing contingency plans.
- Reporting to the Logistics Manager and the CEO.
- Offices located in the center of Madrid.
- Working hours: arrival between 8:00 and 9:00 and departure between 17:00 and 18:00. Remote work on Fridays.
The candidate:
- Degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar.
- A Master's in Supply Chain or Operations Management will be valued.
- C1 English.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the logistics sector, within a freight forwarding company.
- Demonstrable experience managing Full Container Load (FCL) maritime cargo operations and coordinating maritime and land routes, including carrier selection, route planning, and cost optimization.
- Experience in quotation management, international customs processes, and dispute resolution with providers or clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Experience in the logistics management of recycled materials or special goods, coordinating providers, regulatory compliance, and logistics flow optimization.
- Commitment and responsibility. Leadership and team development skills.
- Strategic vision and results orientation.
- High analytical capacity and decision-making skills.
- Advanced negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interaction skills at an international level.
- Ability to work in demanding and fast-growing environments.
Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.
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