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Operations Manager - Logistics
Alicante, Spain·Full-time·Added 7 days ago
What they offer
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Sprinter doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Alicante
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
You will be the person primarily responsible for the complete management of a fully automated Distribution Center, thereby guaranteeing the success of logistics operations with the highest standards of efficiency, innovation, and quality, thus fulfilling the company's strategy of being benchmarks in terms of retail distribution and omni-channelity, taking the logistics center's operations to the next level.
What you'll do
- Develop and ensure weekly/monthly planning, as well as the execution of the operational strategy, ensuring the achievement of defined SLAs.
- Leadership, motivation, and effective coordination of a large logistics team. Ability to develop and evolve teams.
- Establish, analyze, and report area management indicators and propose improvement actions based on advanced analytics.
- Identify bottlenecks in operations and facilitate and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with the aim of maximizing productivity, efficiency, and the quality of logistics operations.
- Quick decision-making, adjusting to unforeseen events and/or variations and communicating them to the team for effective achievement.
- Collaborate and establish a constant line of communication with all Supply Chain and business areas.
- Guarantee a high-level strategy in the development and training of teams at all levels with the help of other members of the organization.
- Coordinate with the DC Maintenance and Engineering areas to guarantee the correct functioning and performance of the production facilities.
How you'll work
- Working hours: 39.
- Location: Atalayas Logistics Center, Alicante.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position, in a distribution company, preferably retail and/or ecommerce.
- Experience in managing WMS.
- Higher degree in Industrial Engineering or similar.
- High level of office automation and advanced analytics.
- Experience in team management.
- C1 level of English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Flexible schedule.
- Flexible compensation (health insurance, restaurant, transportation, childcare...).
- Employee discount.
- Personalized development plan and career in an international environment (JD Group).
- Wide training catalog in hard and soft skills (languages, technical training...)
- On-site sports facilities.
The role
Serás el máximo responsable de la gestión completa de un Distribution Center completamente automatizado, garantizando así el éxito de la operaciones de logísticas con los mayores estándares de eficiencia, innovación y calidad, cumpliendo así la estrategia de la empresa de ser referentes en términos de distribución retail y omnicanalidad, llevando la operaciones del centro logístico al siguiente nivel.
What you'll do
- Desarrollar y asegurar la planificación semanal/mensual, así como la ejecución de la estrategia operativa, asegurando la consecución de los SLAs definidos.
- Liderazgo, motivación y coordinación efectiva de un amplio equipo logístico. Capacidad para desarrollar y evolucionar los equipos.
- Establecer, analizar y reportar indicadores de gestión del área y plantear acciones de mejora basadas en analitica avanzada.
- Identificar cuellos de botella en las operaciones y facilitar e implementar iniciativas de lean manufacturing y mejora continua con el objetivo de maximizar la productividad, la eficiencia, la calidad de las operaciones logísticas.
- Toma rápida de decisiones, ajustándose a imprevistos y/o variaciones y trasladarlos al equipo para su consecución efectiva.
- Colaborar y establecer una vía de comunicación constante con todas las áreas Supply Chain y de negocio.
- Garantizar una estrategia de alto nivel en el desarrollo y formación de los equipos en todos los niveles con la ayuda de otros miembros de la organización.
- Coordinarse con las áreas de Mantenimiento e Ingeniería del DC para garantizar el correcto funcionamiento y rendimiento de las instalaciones productivas.
How you'll work
- Working hours: 39.
- Ubicación: Centro Logistico de Atalayas, Alicante.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experiencia mínima de 5 años en puesto similar, en empresa de distribución, preferiblemente retail y/o ecommerce.
- Experiencia en el manejo de SGAs.
- Ingenieria superior industrial o similar.
- Nivel Alto ofimática y analitica avanzada.
- Experiencia en dirección de equipos.
- Nivel C1 de inglés.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Bonus anual según performance.
- Flexibilidad horaria.
- Retribución flexible (seguro médico, restaurant, transporte, guardería...).
- Descuento de empleado/a.
- Plan de desarrollo personalizado y carrera en un entorno internacional (JD Group).
- Amplio catálogo formativo en hard y soft skills (idiomas, formación técnica...)
- Instalaciones deportivas dentro de la empresa.
About Sprinter
Sprinter is a Spanish sports and outdoor retail chain specializing in footwear, apparel, and equipment for running, hiking, and other outdoor activities. With a strong presence across Spain, the company operates numerous physical stores and an online platform, positioning itself as a key player in the Iberian sports retail market. It is part of the larger JD Sports Fashion group, which provides scale and international backing.
In Spain, Sprinter is headquartered in Madrid and has a widespread network of stores across the country, including cities like San Sebastián, Barcelona, Cartagena, and Mahón. The company offers a dynamic retail environment with roles in store management, merchandising, logistics, data analysis, and marketing. For international professionals, Sprinter provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced retail sector with a strong Spanish presence, though the work environment is primarily Spanish-speaking.
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián and 11 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Sprinter is part of the JD Sports group, a global leader in sports fashion retail, offering potential career mobility across international markets.
- The company has a strong presence across Spain, with stores in many cities, providing opportunities in various locations beyond Madrid.
- Many roles, such as store management and sales assistant positions, are customer-facing and require Spanish language proficiency, which is important for international candidates.
- Sprinter offers trainee and internship programs (e.g., 'Programa de prácticas Sprinter') that can be a good entry point for international graduates looking to start a career in retail.
- The company's headquarters in Madrid is a major hub for its corporate functions, including merchandising, data analysis, and logistics.
In their own words
About the company & team
- Reports to: Head of Logistics.
We opened our first Sprinter store in Valencia in 1995, and since then, we've become the go-to place for anyone who's passionate about sports and athletic fashion. With more than 200 physical stores and an online shop, we carry leading brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and Fila, as well as our own brands like Up, Silver, Doone, and Boriken, among others.
As part of JD Group, a leader in Sports, Street & Premium Fashion, we have around 97,000 people and more than 4,850 stores of various brands in over 49 countries. We offer you the opportunity to develop your career in this constantly growing international group!
At Sprinter we offer an environment based on cooperation and mutual respect, with a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities. All people will be considered regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, or degree of disability.
Our selection processes are based on the professional skills evaluation model and we value passion, willingness to learn, and grow in an international environment.
Are you interested?
We want to meet you! If you think this offer is for you, apply today.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for our job openings, it takes some time to review them all. If you don't hear back from us within two to three weeks after applying, please consider that on this occasion we have decided to move forward with other candidates. Those who meet the criteria will be contacted by the Talent team. Thank you for your interest and time!
About the company & team
Abrimos nuestro primer Sprinter en Valencia en 1995 y, desde entonces, nos hemos convertido en el espacio para quienes sentimos pasión por el deporte y la moda deportiva. Con más de 200 puntos de venta físicos y tienda online, contamos con marcas referentes como Nike, Adidas, Reebok o Fila, y con marcas propias como Up, Silver, Doone y Boriken, entre otras.
Formando parte de JD Group, líder en Sports, Street & Premium Fashion, contamos con alrededor de 97.000 personas, superando las 4850 tiendas de diversas marcas en más de 49 países. ¡Te damos la oportunidad de desarrollar tu carrera en este grupo internacional en constante crecimiento!
En Sprinter ofrecemos un entorno basado en la cooperación y el respeto mutuo, con un fuerte compromiso por la diversidad y la igualdad de oportunidades. Todas las personas serán consideradas sin importar su identidad de género, orientación sexual, etnia, religión, edad o grado de discapacidad.
Nuestros procesos de selección están basados en el modelo de evaluación por competencias profesionales y valoramos la pasión, ganas de aprender y de crecer en un entorno internacional.
¿Te interesa?
¡Queremos conocerte! Si crees que esta oferta es para ti, aplica hoy mismo.
Debido al alto volumen de solicitudes que recibimos para nuestras ofertas, lleva un tiempo poder revisarlas todas. Si no recibes noticias dentro de las dos-tres semanas posteriores a tu solicitud, por favor considera que en esta ocasión hemos decidido avanzar con otras candidaturas. Las personas que cumplan con los criterios serán contactadas por el equipo de Talent. ¡Gracias por tu interés y tiempo!
- Reporta a: Head of Logistics.
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