Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Transport Operations Technician

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you a professional passionate about international trade and logistical efficiency? We are looking for a Transport Operations Technician to join our Logistics Department, reporting directly to the External Logistics Area Supervisor.

As a Transport Operations Technician, you will take on the autonomous management of our outbound logistics. Your day-to-day will focus on the following key tasks:

Chartering Operations (Bulk Maritime): Lead the contracting, negotiation, and complete documentary management (Bills of Lading - B/L, customs procedures, and letters of credit) operating within our ERP environment (AS400/Eone).

Container Coordination (Regular Lines): Act as the link between production and shipping lines. You will be responsible for the full booking cycle, prioritizing shipments according to departure windows, and controlling documentation.

Road Transport Management: Administer routes and select carriers based on cost and efficiency criteria, tracking loads through the Transporeon platform.

Proactive Incident Resolution: Autonomously and immediately identify and resolve daily traffic incidents, as well as errors in critical documentation (B/L or letters of credit).

Supplier Interaction: Contract freights, reserve space, and maintain fluid communication with freight forwarding agencies and shipping lines.

Claims Management: Supervise the claims cycle and management with insurance companies in case of cargo incidents.

Reporting and Analysis: Prepare monthly dashboards and shipping forecasts to serve as strategic support for the Logistics Department's decision-making.

To be successful in this position, we are looking for a professional with great analytical capacity and operational autonomy who meets the following requirements:

Academic Background: Degree in Foreign Trade, Degree in Logistics and Transport, or a related university degree.

Languages: C1 English level (essential for managing international documentation and freight negotiation).

Professional Experience: Solid and essential previous experience in traffic management or working within a freight forwarding agency.

Technological Tools:

Demonstrable experience managing large fleets through transport optimization platforms, specifically Transporeon.

Accustomed to working and managing operations under an ERP environment (knowledge of AS400/Eone will be highly valued).

Key Competencies:

Problem Solving: Ability to face daily logistical challenges based on analysis and previously acquired experience.

Autonomy: Agility in making technical and immediate decisions (prioritizing shipments, selecting routes, and resolving incidents).

Attention to Detail: Rigor in technical documentary management (letters of credit, bills of lading, customs).

This is a technical position as an Individual Contributor, meaning it does not involve managing a team of people, but it does carry high responsibility over logistical operations.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Eres un profesional apasionado por el comercio internacional y la eficiencia logística? Buscamos un Técnico de Operaciones de Transporte para integrarse en nuestro Departamento de Logística, reportando directamente al Supervisor del Área de Logística Externa.

Como Técnico de Operaciones de Transporte, asumirás la gestión autónoma de nuestra logística de salida (Outbound). Tu día a día se centrará en las siguientes tareas clave:

Operativa de Fletamentos (Marítimo a Granel): Liderar la contratación, negociación y la gestión documental completa (Conocimientos de Embarque - B/L, trámites de aduanas y cartas de crédito) operando bajo nuestro entorno ERP (AS400/Eone).

Coordinación de Contenedores (Líneas Regulares): Actuar como nexo de unión entre producción y las navieras. Te encargarás del ciclo integral de booking, priorización de embarques según las ventanas de salida y control de la documentación.

Gestión de Transporte por Carretera: Administrar las rutas y seleccionar a los transportistas basándote en criterios de coste y eficiencia, realizando el seguimiento de cargas a través de la plataforma Transporeon.

Resolución Proactiva de Incidencias: Identificar y solventar de manera autónoma e inmediata las incidencias diarias del tráfico, así como errores en documentación crítica (B/L o cartas de crédito).

Interacción con Proveedores: Contratar fletes, reservar espacios y mantener una comunicación fluida con agencias transitarias y navieras.

Gestión de Siniestros: Supervisar el ciclo de reclamaciones y la gestión con las compañías de seguros en caso de incidencias con la carga.

Reporting y Análisis: Elaborar cuadros de mando mensuales y previsiones de expedición que sirvan de soporte estratégico para la toma de decisiones del Departamento de Logística.

Para tener éxito en esta posición, buscamos un profesional con gran capacidad analítica y autonomía operativa, que cumpla con los siguientes requisitos:

Formación Académica: Grado en Comercio Exterior, Grado en Logística y Transporte, o titulación universitaria afín.

Idiomas: Nivel de Inglés C1 (imprescindible para la gestión de documentación internacional y la negociación de fletes).

Experiencia Profesional: Experiencia previa sólida e imprescindible en gestión de tráfico o trabajando dentro de una agencia transitaria (freight forwarding).

Herramientas Tecnológicas:

Experiencia demostrable gestionando grandes flotas a través de plataformas de optimización de transporte, específicamente Transporeon.

Habituado a trabajar y gestionar operaciones bajo un entorno ERP (conocimientos de AS400/Eone serán muy valorados).

Competencias Clave:

Resolución de problemas: Capacidad para enfrentarse a retos logísticos diarios basándose en el análisis y la experiencia previa adquirida.

Autonomía: Agilidad para la toma de decisiones técnicas e inmediatas (priorización de embarques, selección de rutas y resolución de incidencias).