Import Technician with English for Barcelona area

Michael Page España·Barcelona, Spain

What they offer

  • €33,000 - €35,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • 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 Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

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About the role

Company in the Retail sector is seeking an Import Technician for the Barcelona area.

  • Stable position
  • Good working environment.

What you'll do

Product and data management in ERP (NAV)

  • Creating collection and marketing products: descriptions, categories, customs codes, translations.
  • Updating purchase/sale prices.
  • Deactivating products when applicable.
  • Supervising labelling and documentation.



Supplier relations

  • Maintaining direct communication with international suppliers (mainly non-EU).
  • Managing purchases, deliveries, claims, and payments.
  • Registering suppliers in NAV and keeping them updated.



Import management

  • Placing purchase orders (SMS, PCION, or others).
  • Negotiating prices and conditions with freight forwarders and couriers.
  • Defining shipment structures and assigning loads to freight forwarders.
  • Managing customs: documentation, classifications, regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinating warehouse goods delivery and managing incidents.



Internal coordination

  • Aligning deliveries and stock with Commercial/Marketplace.
  • Keeping the file of stock and expected delivery times updated.
  • Coordinating urgent or special shipments with Production and Operations.



Reporting and control

  • Monitoring lead times, delays, and logistics costs.
  • Resolving import incidents (SMS, transit, customs).
  • Reporting shipment status and forecasts to the involved teams.

What you'll get

  • Full-time position (40 hours per week)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible hours according to area needs.
  • Travel: Occasional (suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouses).
  • Work environment: Office-based, with trips to the warehouse in Parets del Vallès.
  • Remote work: One day per week, depending on internal policy.
  • Teamwork: Constant coordination with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Marketplace.

About the company & team

Company in the Retail sector is seeking an Import Technician for the Barcelona area.

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

Academic training

  • Degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or similar.



Experience

  • 2-4 years of experience in imports, international logistics, or international purchasing.



Certifications (valuable)

  • Foreign trade, customs, international logistics.



Languages

  • Upper-intermediate English (negotiation, documentation, and suppliers). Other languages are valuable.



Other requirements

  • Knowledge of customs regulations and import documentation, -> ERP management (preferably NAV). Analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.



Technical skills

  • Import management and international logistics.
  • Documentation control: B/L, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates, tariffs.
  • Use of ERP/NAV and logistics tracking tools.



Interpersonal skills

  • Communication with international suppliers and internal teams.
  • Negotiation and coordination with freight forwarders.
  • Orientation towards the internal client.



Management skills

  • Organization, monitoring, and prioritization of multiple shipments. Ability to work under pressure during peak seasons. Quick resolution of operational incidents. Attention to detail. Autonomy and proactivity. Logistics data analysis skills.

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About the company

Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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Michael Page España is a staffing agency.They recruit for client companies, so the employer you would work for is not named on this ad.