Specialist, Logistics Planner

About us Our client is a fast-growing textile and leather manufacturing partner with operations in Europe Turkey and Morocco. Our client specializes in product development sourcing procurement and logistics. As part of its expansion the client is opening a new commercial hub in Madrid to strengthen its global operations. As part of this exciting strategic journey of expansion of the company we are looking for a Logistics Specialist located in Madrid (Spain). MISSION The Logistics Specialist based in Madrid is responsible for supervising and optimizing SF Trades international logistics and warehouse operations. The role ensures seamless coordination between customers production factories (Turkey & Morocco) external warehouses (Barcelona & Germany) and logistics service providers. By consolidating customer demand data preparing production and shipment plans and arranging cost-effective logistics solutions the Logistics Manager secures supply chain continuity and efficiency. Primary based in Madrid the Logistics Manager will travel regularly to Barcelona & Germany warehouses and occasionally travel to production sites (Izmir Turkey & Tangier Morocco) and suppliers / logistics providers across Europe. FUNCTIONAL CONTENT The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for : Planning & Data Consolidation Consolidate customer demand data from portals / ERP systems into a unified logistics plan. Provide factories with production and shipment plans based on customer requirements. Monitor factory execution against plans; Coordinate with sales planning and production teams to ensure alignment. Warehouse Management (Barcelona & Germany) Supervise external warehouse service providers ensuring service-level agreements (SLA) stock accuracy and cost efficiency. Oversee inbound shipments from factories to warehouses and outbound shipments to customers. Monitor inventory levels stock rotation (FIFO) and avoid obsolete / excess inventory. Ensure reporting accuracy from warehouse providers and reconcile data with ERP systems. Logistics Operations & Service Providers Arrange best logistic solutions for inbound flow (suppliers factories) and outbound flow (factories warehouses / customers). Benchmark negotiate and contract freight forwarders and logistics providers for cost speed and reliability. Ensure customs documentation and compliance requirements are fulfilled (in collaboration with local specialists). Track transport performance (lead times delivery accuracy damages costs). Manage and guide the Warehouse Planning Specialist and Logistics Specialists. Ensure cross-functional coordination between planning logistics and production. Set KPIs monitor performance and support development of team members. Prepare consolidated logistics and warehouse performance reports for management. Monitor and report KPIs : logistics costs on-time delivery warehouse efficiency customer service levels. Develop and implement process improvements for logistics planning warehouse management and transport efficiency. Ensure logistics operations support company sustainability goals (energy efficiency reduced emissions optimized loads). Promote best practices in ERP / CRM usage (Microsoft Dynamics F&O preferred). JOB PROFILE Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Industrial Engineering or related fields. Minimum 7 years in logistics and supply chain management including international warehouse and transport operations. Experience in managing 3PL warehouses and logistics providers. Strong background in demand consolidation production planning and international logistics optimization. Proficiency in ERP systems (Dynamics BC - F&O preferred) and MS Office and ability to lead improvement efforts within the business system. Excellent command of English and Spanish; additional European languages (German - French) are a strong advantage. Customer-oriented mindset and influencing skills with ability to align logistics with commercial and production Benefits package(flexible compensation plan including health insurance transport card meal card childcare support and training) Permanent contract Continuous training and professional development opportunities within the company Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics Employment Type : Full Time