A leading multinational company is looking for an experienced Logistics Senior Manager to lead and optimize its international logistics network across Europe and global markets.

La información a continuación detalla los requisitos del puesto, la experiencia esperada del candidato y las cualificaciones correspondientes.

This strategic leader role reports directly to the Global Logistics Director and combines high-level network design, transportation strategy, operational excellence, and people leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, driving cost competitiveness, as well as advancing digital transformation initiatives across the logistics function.

- Define and execute the international transportation strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Design and implement scalable and resilient logistics networks across Europe and general markets.
- Identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and optimize transportation costs.
- Support the development of centralized transportation management and control tower capabilities.
- Provide logistics expertise and cost modelling for commercial opportunities, market expansion projects, and new business initiatives.

International Logistics Management

- Lead international transport operations across road, sea, air, and multimodal freight.
- Ensure efficient execution of import, export, and cross-trade flows.
- Drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and On-Time-In-Full performance.
- Secure transportation capacity to support seasonal demand fluctuations and business growth.
- Lead incident management, contingency planning, and resolution of major logistics disruptions.
- Coordinate effectively with suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Improve visibility, traceability, and performance management throughout the logistics network.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and import/export legislation.




- Develop transportation sourcing strategies across all freight modes.
- Lead tender processes, supplier evaluations, carrier selection, and contract negotiations.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with logistics service providers worldwide.
- Establish performance management frameworks based on KPIs and service excellence.
- Drive supplier collaboration initiatives focused on quality, reliability, flexibility, sustainability, and cost optimization.

Cost Management & Operational Excellence

- Manage logistics budgets and cost performance across the international logistics function.
- Drive benchmarking, transparency, and best-practice implementation.
- Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives while safeguarding service levels.
- Support financial planning, forecasting, and logistics cost modelling activities.
- Foster a performance-driven culture based on operational discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead logistics digitalization and automation projects.
- Enhance real-time transportation visibility, milestone tracking, and exception management.
- Develop KPI dashboards and advanced management reporting tools.
- Leverage data analytics to improve planning accuracy, customer service, and cost performance.
- Lead strategic projects related to logistics visibility, network optimization, process standardization, and operational excellence.

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, guide, develop and manage international logistics teams across multiple countries and locations.
- Strengthen organizational capabilities through coaching, development, and succession planning.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused,



and high-performance culture.

What perfect candidate looks like

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree is considered an advantage.
- Languages: Fluent English and Spanish, German is considered a strong advantage, additional European languages are a plus.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in international logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or trade operations.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience managing international or cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience operating within multinational and matrix organizations.
- Strong background in FMCG, food, retail, consumer goods, temperature-controlled logistics, or other high-volume industries.
- Demonstrated success leading transformation, digitalization, operational excellence, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Extensive experience managing global freight flows, logistics providers, and transportation networks.
- Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.
- Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Customer‐centric approach and service orientation.
- Ability to lead change and transformation in complex international environments.
- Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and decision‐making abilities.
- High resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
- Capability to balance strategic priorities with operational excellence.
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 10‐20%).

What We Offer

- The opportunity to join a successful and growing international organization.
- A strategic leadership role with significant impact on the company's financial performance and growth.
- An international, multicultural, and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive compensation package. xqbhyrx
- Professional development and long-term career opportunities.

📌 Logistics Senior Manager (Valencia)
🏢 Empresa Confidencial
📍 Valencia