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Airfreight Perishable Manager

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Noatum

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education in Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Air Transport, or similar.
3–5 years of experience in air cargo operations, ideally in perishables.
Experience coordinating with airlines and handling terminals.
Knowledge of temperature-sensitive products (agro, food, flowers).
Valued certifications: IATA PCR, TCR, HACCP, ISO 22000.
Minimum English level B2 (international environment).
Develop a client portfolio in the perishable sector.
Organized, consistent, and rigorous person.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Stable position.

• Flexible working hours for arrival and departure.

• Meal vouchers / Restaurant card.

• Continuous training thanks to our corporate University.

• Access to a flexible compensation plan.

• Day off on your birthday.

• An excellent working environment where you can develop in a highly dynamic sector that operates globally.

• Join a company in full expansion.

The role

We are currently looking to hire an Airfreight Perishable Manager for our offices in Coslada (Madrid).

This is an excellent opportunity for a person with extensive experience in the Perishable Air Cargo Department, who is eager to develop in a highly dynamic and international sector such as logistics.

What you'll do

• Creation and consolidation of an air freight department specialized in perishable goods, with or without temperature control.

• Achieve service excellence by resolving incidents and ensuring continuous improvement.

• Maintain constant communication with the client portfolio.

• Ensure compliance with the margin policy.

• Follow up on quotes sent to clients in your portfolio, acting as the point of contact for clients and negotiating space/rates.

• Analyze and maximize the profitability of each quote/shipment managed.

• Comply with internal and common procedures, including the proper use of the system.

• Manage perishable imports, exports, and transit operations.

• Ensure cold chain maintenance and KPI control.

• Coordinate with airlines, handling agents, warehouses, and transporters.

• Implement SOPs and ensure IATA PCR/TCR compliance.

• Supervise and train operational teams.

About Noatum

Noatum is a leading provider of maritime services, logistics, and port operations, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through three main business areas: Noatum Maritime, Noatum Logistics, and Noatum Ports, offering services such as regular line maritime services, tramp agency, reefer cargo, dry cargo chartering, international transport, project cargo, customs, and technologically advanced port facilities. Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which fully integrated Noatum into its structure to enhance service delivery.

Noatum has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and others, as evidenced by its careers page. The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, at Torre Auditori, Passeig de la Zona Franca 111. Noatum's global operations span numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, offering international professionals opportunities in logistics, maritime, and port services. The company emphasizes its commitment to people, safety, sustainability, and quality, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the logistics sector in Spain.

Industry: Logistics
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, UAE
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 8 more
Website: noatum.com

Good to know if you are moving

Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which may offer international career mobility.
The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza, providing opportunities across the country.
Noatum's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, a major European logistics hub, offering a dynamic work environment.
The company operates in over 15 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, China, and various Latin American and Asian markets, indicating a global footprint.
Noatum's careers page lists numerous job openings in Spain across logistics, maritime, and port services, suggesting ongoing hiring needs.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a customer-centric global logistics operator, Noatum Logistics provides integrated, value-added solutions for the supply chain of all our clients.

With a vast network of offices in 26 different countries, Noatum Logistics has on-site experts to develop and execute logistics solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Recognized for its excellent service and specialized staff, the company has positioned itself as a leader in the industry, offering solutions to meet the needs of clients across various sectors.

Our services include Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road and Rail Transport, Customs Clearance, Warehousing and Distribution, and Supply Chain services. The solutions offered are Integrated Supply Chain Solutions, 3PL for eCommerce businesses (eSolutions), Cold Chain Logistics, and Project Cargo.

Noatum Logistics responds to the different needs of the industry with deep knowledge and experience in defined sectors, including Fashion and Retail, Industrial and Construction, High Technology and Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Food and Consumer Goods, Mining, Energy and Oil & Gas, Defense and Aerospace, and Pharmaceutical and Healthcare.

Additional information

At Noatum Logistics, we guarantee equality and non-discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation in our selection processes, in order to make the best use of people's abilities in all their diversity and avoid any type of discrimination.

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