About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Logistics Manager Iberia & France

We are looking for a Logistics Manager Iberia & France based in Barcelona.

The main objective of the role is to provide end to end responsibility for all Logistics (warehousing and transport) allowing maximum operational flexibility in line with customer service, quality, HSE and cost targets for a specific country.

About the job

- Lead Logistics Warehousing & Distribution for Deco and Coatings in Spain, Portugal & France, managing
5 external warehouses with EDI complexity.
- Ensure all business logistics requirements are understood, documented and met (including Operating manuals,
legislation, regulations & HSE requirements)
- Guarantee Logistics Service Level agreed for Deco and Coatings in Spain, Portugal & France.
- Responsible for the management of the logistics budget (cost, service, quality and HSE). Logistics cost gaps
are covered by action plans led by this function and/or mitigation actions under ANT cards.
- Local Contract manager for all 3rd party logistics services covering the provisions of warehousing and
transport, including invoice approval.



Logistics Responsibility in 5 external warehouses and 5 production
sites in Spain, Portugal & France.
- Supervise personnel, including the development of objectives and necessary training; review performance; and
recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, hiring and/or disciplinary actions
- Lead local implementation of Logistics projects (Transport & Warehousing footprint as an example)

About you

- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Master’s degree (optional but valued).
- Demonstrated experience for 5-10 years in logistics/supply chain managing teams.
- Experience managing large-scale operations and teams
- Background in transport, warehousing, and distribution networks
- Good verbal and written Spanish, English, French language skills with Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and motivate
- Strong service- and solution mindset with ability to Negotiate and manage stakeholders.
- Flexibility, resilience and structured way of working
- Advance Knowledge of logistics systems (SAP, WMS, TMS)
- Financial and cost management

- Availability to travel (20-30%)

What we offer

- Join a growing multinational company
- Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment
- Dining room benefits
- Versátil remuneration package

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 56166

📌 Iberia & France Logistics Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Akzonobel
📍 Barcelona