Are you a commercially minded transport or logistics leader with experience managing complex carrier networks at scale?
Do you thrive where cost optimisation, service delivery and stakeholder management collide, and where your decisions directly impact national supply chain performance?
CHEP is hiring a Manager, Carrier Management – Iberia
You’ll own relationships with 150+ carriers, ensure capacity across all lanes, and drive performance, cost and compliance across a considerable transport spend.
You’ll sit at the heart of our network, partnering with Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial teams, while leading a team of analysts and coordinators to deliver consistent, high-performing transport solutions.
This role blends operational delivery with commercial ownership, offering the opportunity to shape how our transport network performs today and evolves for the future.
If you’re motivated by complexity, pace and impact, this is a standout opportunity to make your mark.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure carrier capacity across all Iberia lanes (contracted and spot market)
Manage carrier performance (service, cost, compliance and systems)
Build and maintain relationships with carriers at owner and director level
Drive cost optimisation initiatives and transport efficiency improvements
Partner cross-functionally to deliver effective transport solutions
Lead and develop a team supporting carrier management activity
Align Iberia operations with European standards and frameworks
Experience & Capability
Proven experience in transport, logistics or carrier management within complex, multi-site environments
Strong understanding of the Iberia carrier market and transport operations at scale
Track record of cost optimisation, supplier management and performance improvement
Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations and Commercial teams
Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment
Leadership Behaviours
Commercially astute, balancing cost, service and operational priorities
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong people leader with the ability to develop and coach teams
Between 5 and 10 years of experience in the transportation and logistics sector.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Our benefits package includes:
Access to Versátil Compensation Plan
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📌 Manager, Carrier Management Iberia (Madrid)
🏢 Chep
📍 Madrid