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Head of Road & Distribution Strategy

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

Noatum

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Coslada
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
8+ 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

• Engineering, Business Administration (ADE), Logistics, or similar. An MBA or postgraduate degree is highly valued.

• 8–10 years of experience in transport, 3PL, or logistics companies.

• Management of transport networks (FTL, LTL, groupage).

• Experience in multi-site environments (travel required).

• Participation in transformation or integration projects.

• International experience (valued).

• Fluent Spanish and English (essential).

• Strategic vision with a strong results orientation.

• Strong analytical skills (network, cost, and KPI optimization).

• Ability to influence in complex structures.

• Cross-functional leadership in decentralized organizations.

• Growth mindset and continuous improvement.

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.

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 better use of people's abilities in all their diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination.

The role

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.

We are currently looking to incorporate a profile for Head of Road & Distribution Strategy for our offices located in Coslada (Madrid) or in the ZAL (Barcelona).

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the transformation, integration, and scaling of our road transport and distribution operations in the West Med region, being key to our operating model towards a more efficient, integrated, and competitive network, maximizing synergies and driving business growth.

What you'll do

  • Lead the definition and implementation of the road transport and distribution strategy internationally.
  • Design an efficient logistics network, optimizing linehaul, hubs, and last-mile capillarity.
  • Integrate full truckload, partial truckload, and distribution operations into a unified model.
  • Identify and activate key synergies between branches to maximize efficiency and service, as well as standardize processes to build a robust, scalable, and consistent network.
  • Drive continuous improvements in costs and operational efficiency, as well as ensure excellent service levels (OTIF, lead times, reliability).
  • Identify new business opportunities in transport and distribution. You will lead initiatives to increase volumes and improve margins.
  • Work closely with international teams and strategic partners.
  • Make data-driven decisions to optimize routes, capacity, and costs.
  • Define and monitor key KPIs, turning them into improvement actions.
  • Promote planning, control, and operational visibility tools.

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.
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