Rhenus Logistics is a leading global logistics service provider with an annual turnover of approximately 8.6 billion euros and operations in over 50 countries. The company specializes in contract logistics, freight logistics, and port logistics, managing complex supply chains and providing innovative value-added services across various industries including automotive, retail, and healthcare.

In Spain, Rhenus maintains a robust network with a significant presence in major industrial hubs and ports. For international professionals, the company offers a multicultural environment and roles ranging from specialized customs operations to corporate functions like finance and HR, often requiring multilingual capabilities to manage global trade flows and international client relations.

Founded in 1912 in Germany, Rhenus began as a joint venture for Rhine river shipping. Over a century, it expanded globally through strategic acquisitions and diversification into air, ocean, and road freight.

For international professionals

Operates an extensive network of over 30 locations across Spain, including major hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Offers specialized roles in Air & Ocean freight and Customs that frequently require English or other European languages.
Provides structured career development and internal mobility opportunities within a global corporate framework.
The Spanish division is a critical part of the Rhenus European road freight network, ideal for logistics experts with cross-border experience.

Traffic Operator (Automotive/Temporary)

Rhenus Logistics

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

Job Description

What You Can Expect:

At Rhenus, we are looking for a Traffic Operator to join our branch in El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona).

Your main mission, as a specialist in freight transport and logistics, is to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of products. This role is vital for the proper management of transport, communication with transport service providers as well as correspondents and collaborators, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. The Traffic Operator is responsible, as a specialist, for improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.

The Traffic Operator may be in charge of International traffic, Automotive traffic, and/or national traffic (National Peninsula, Islands, and TRW).

Responsibilities:
- Manage transport routes to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
- Review the scheduling and assignment of vehicles and drivers.

- Manage transport indicators and make adjustments as necessary.

- Implement and maintain transport management systems (TMS) as a specialist.

- Proper management of transport service providers.

- Maintain good relationships with carriers and logistics providers.

- Ensure compliance with transport regulations and safety policies.

- Maintain accurate records of all transport and logistics activities.

- Manage and resolve incidents related to the transport of goods.

What You Bring:

Requirements:
- Experience as a Traffic Operator or similar roles (automotive sector).
- Experience in transport and logistics or trade (national / international) is recommended.

- English: minimum B2 level
- Deep knowledge of transport management processes and systems.

- Practical knowledge of transport management software tools (TMS).

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Organization and team management ability.

- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems efficiently.

RHENUS OVERLAND TRANSPORT SPAIN is an equal opportunity employer. The organization considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, as well as any other characteristic protected by current legislation. This formulation aligns with international non-discrimination principles and with European and Spanish regulations governing equality in access to employment.

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What You Can Expect:

En Rhenus buscamos un/a Operativo/a de Tráfico que se una a nuestra delegación de El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona).

Su misión principal es encargarse como especialista del transporte y la logística de mercancías de garantizar la entrega eficiente y oportuna de productos. Este rol es vital para la gestión adecuada del transporte, comunicación con proveedores de servicios de transporte así como con corresponsales y colaboradores/as y asegurar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones y estándares de la industria. El / la Operador/a de Tráfico se encarga como especialista de mejorar mejorar la eficiencia operativa y reducir costes.

El /la Operador/a Tráfico puede encargarse del tráfico Internacional, de Automoción, y/o del tráfico nacional (Nacional Península, Islas y TRW).

Responsabilidades:
- Gestionar rutas de transporte para maximizar la eficiencia y minimizar los costes.
- Revisar programación y asignación de vehículos y conductores.

- Gestionar indicadores del transporte y realizar ajustes según sea necesario.

- Implementar como especialista y mantener sistemas de gestión de transporte (TMS).

- Gestión adecuada de proveedores de servicios de transporte.

- Mantener buenas relaciones con transportistas y proveedores logísticos.

- Asegurar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones de transporte y las políticas de seguridad.

- Mantener registros precisos de todas las actividades de transporte y logística

- Gestionar y resolver incidencias relacionadas con el transporte de mercancías.

What You Bring:

Requisitos:
- Experiencia como Operador/a de Tráfico o cargos similares (sector automoción).
- Se recomienda experiencia en transporte y logística o comercio (nacional / internacional).

- Inglés: mínimo nivel B2
- Conocimiento profundo de los procesos y sistemas de gestión de transporte.

- Conocimiento práctico de herramientas de software de gestión de transporte (TMS).

- Buenas habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita.

- Organización y capacidad de gestión de equipo