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.

This job was published 3 months ago

Traffic Operative

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 :

Are you passionate about logistics and have experience coordinating transport operations? At Rhenus, we are looking for a traffic operative.
Mission:

As a specialist in the transportation and logistics of goods, the Traffic Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of products. This role is vital for the proper management of transportation, communication with transportation service providers, correspondents, and partners, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. The Traffic Operations Specialist is responsible for improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
The Traffic Operative can handle International traffic, Automotive traffic, and/or national traffic (Peninsula, Islands and TRW).

Main Responsibilities:

1- Manage transport routes to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
2- Review scheduling and allocation of vehicles and drivers.
3- Manage transport indicators and make adjustments as needed.
4- Implement as a specialist and maintain transport management systems (TMS).
5- Proper management of transport service providers.
6- Maintain good relationships with carriers and logistics providers.
7- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety policies.
8- Maintain accurate records of all transport and logistics activities.
9- Manage and resolve incidents related to the transport of goods.

Minimum requirements:

- Experience as a Traffic Operator or similar roles.
- Experience in transport and logistics or trade (national/international) is recommended.
- In-depth knowledge of transport management processes and systems.
- Practical knowledge of transport management software (TMS) tools.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Organization and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems efficiently.

What You Bring:

RHENUS OVERLAND TRANSPORT is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals will have the opportunity to be considered for employment 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Rhenus will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

View original advert (Spanish)

What You Can Expect:

¿Te apasiona la logística y tienes experiencia en coordinar operaciones de transporte? En Rhenus buscamos un/a traffic operative.
Misión:

Se encarga como especialista del transporte y la logística de mercancías para 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 partners y asegurar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones y estándares de la industria. El / la Traffic Operative se encarga como especialista de mejorar mejorar la eficiencia operativa y reducir costes.
El /la Traffic Operative puede encargarse del tráfico Internacional, de Automoción, y/o del tráfico nacional (Nacional Península, Islas y TRW).

Principales Responsabilidades:

1- Gestionar rutas de transporte para maximizar la eficiencia y minimizar los costes.
2- Revisar programación y asignación de vehículos y conductores.
3- Gestionar indicadores del transporte y realizar ajustes según sea necesario.
4- Implementar como especialista y mantener sistemas de gestión de transporte (TMS).
5- Gestión adecuada de proveedores de servicios de transporte.
6- Mantener buenas relaciones con transportistas y proveedores logísticos.
7- Asegurar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones de transporte y las políticas de seguridad.
8- Mantener registros precisos de todas las actividades de transporte y logística.
9- Gestionar y resolver incidencias relacionadas con el transporte de mercancías.

Requisitos mínimos:

- Experiencia como Traffic Operative o cargos similares.
- Se recomienda experiencia en transporte y logística o comercio (nacional / internacional).
- 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.
- Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión y resolver problemas de manera eficiente.