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Senior International Transport Technician

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 22 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Candidates with at least 5 years of experience working in international transport management roles and accustomed to working in dynamic environments. C1 English.

  • Candidates with experience in international transport management

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Real possibility of rapid growth within the company.

The role

  • Global platform for the buying and selling of scrap and recyclable metals

What you'll do

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.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

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.

About Michael Page España

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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