Our client is a prominent automotive brand. We are helping them look for a Warehouse Management Specialist to oversee internal warehouse operations within an automotive manufacturing environment.

The role will focus on inventory accuracy, warehouse space optimization, picking and kitting, production material flow, and outbound shipment management. The successful candidate will help establish standardized warehouse processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure accurate and timely material availability to support production requirements and on-time deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

- Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

Manage daily warehouse storage and inventory control activities, including cycle counting and regular inventory reconciliation.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, ensuring high inventory accuracy.

Monitor inventory levels and identify slow-moving, obsolete, and excess stock.

Ensure proper storage conditions and compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles.

- Warehouse Space & Layout Optimization

Optimize warehouse space utilization through effective layout planning and storage location management.

Improve internal material flow and storage efficiency.

Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous, sensitive, and high-value materials.

- Picking, Kitting & Internal Material Flow

Manage material picking, kitting, and issuance to production lines.

Ensure accurate and timely material delivery to production lines.

Coordinate internal material movements and line-side replenishment.

Monitor picking accuracy and kitting timeliness.

Manage outbound warehouse operations, including order consolidation, shipping documentation, loading, and system transactions.

Coordinate outbound shipments with logistics service providers.





Monitor outbound delivery accuracy and timeliness.

- Warehouse Efficiency & Cost Control

Monitor warehouse operational efficiency, including labor productivity, equipment utilization, and operational cycle times.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance warehouse productivity.

Monitor and control warehouse operating costs, including labor, equipment, and consumables.

Prepare regular warehouse performance reports.

- Warehouse Systems & Process Improvement

Establish and continuously improve warehouse management procedures, operating standards, and reporting systems.

Promote standardized and digitalized warehouse management processes.

Ensure effective utilization of SAP/WMS systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse management or logistics operations within the automotive industry.

Experience in internal warehouse operations and outbound management is essential.

Experience working in an automotive OEM or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Good understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, inventory management, and internal material flow.

Familiarity with SAP and WMS systems.

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills, with the ability to independently identify and resolve operational issues.

Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.

Strong sense of responsibility, resilience under pressure, and a results-oriented mindset.

Good cross-cultural communication skills and an understanding of both European and Chinese business environments.

Languages & Other Requirements

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Catalan and Chinese are considered an advantage.

Willingness to travel according to business needs.

📌 Warehouse Management Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 T-Maxx International
📍 Barcelona