Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Logistics Service Manager

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

This role requires a senior professional to participate in high-level industrial logistics flow definition, manage complex contracts, and lead substantial process optimization and automation initiativesacross the supply chain. He/she will be instrumental in deploying an optimized, end-to-end logistics system and ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Strategy & Deployment:

Contribute directly to the definition and deployment of the overall Logistics initiatives.
Lead logistics and distribution projects to design the best E2E flow.
Define, optimize, and deploy logistics methods and tools in a disruptive way, analyzing impacts on processes like manufacturing engineering, quality, production scheduling, and supply chain.

Logistics Service & Contract Management:

Act as Logistics Service Manager to manage and challenge physical logistics activities (quality, time, cost) by integrating all stakeholders (Service providers, Procurement operations, Plant Logistics...).
Act as Contract Manager to ensure logistics activities adhere to contract terms and mechanisms, challenging and controlling costs based on contractual agreements.
Develop and deploy a harmonized way of working to support operations in contract management aspects.

Process Improvement & Project Management:

Perform flow analysis and eliminate non value added activities.
Lead & contribute to improvement projects.
Perform project management activities.
Manage outsourced activities (defining Work Specifications, follow-up of deliverables, etc.).
Lead, support, and contribute to the optimization of logistic operations and process improvements.

Stakeholder & Compliance Management:

Manage Business & customers' requirements.
Provide expertise & support to Supply & Demand operators on processes & tools.
Ensure compliance with processes.
Lead, support, and contribute to digital initiatives based on information systems (e.g., visual management, KPIs monitoring).
Act as focal point for logistics operations in strategic projects and initiatives, such as ramp-ups and new work packages.

Key Requirements and Skills

Experience & Knowledge

Engineering (Industrial, Organization, etc.), or a Degree/Master's in Logistics and Supply Chain. Sufficient and demonstrable experience in logistics roles could be considered equivalent.
Good knowledge of E2E Logistics. Experience in manufacturing environment will be taken into consideration. Project & Stakeholder Management (Proven experience required).
Advanced proficiency in warehouse design, capacity calculation, picking dimensioning, and knowledge of automation and new technologies and their integration into logistics flows.
Minimum [5-7] years of experience in logistics operations, design roles, consulting, or warehouse engineering, with completed projects involving the implementation of layouts and flows.

Technical & Digital

Demonstrable experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and design tools (AutoCAD, Visio, or similar).
Google suite knowledge

Soft Skills

Integrity
Autonomy
Effective communication
Empathy
Teamwork
Respect
Decision makings
Global picture view, customer-oriented
Language
Spanish & Advanced Level of English

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations SL

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Logistics

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