Logistics Center Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the launch and operation of a new highly automated warehouse, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the launch of a highly automated warehouse 2. Strategic project with high impact and professional development 3. Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-oriented environment **Located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region, Bodegas Familiares Matarromera** is a leading company in the Spanish wine industry, recognized for the quality and excellence of its wines. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, our 11 wineries operate across Spain’s Denominations of Origin: Ribeiro, Rías Baixas, Toro, Cigales, Rueda, Ribera del Duero, and Rioja. Additionally, we pioneered alcohol-free wine, leading the market with our range of dealcoholized wines. Joining our team means becoming part of a tradition of excellence and passion for wine. **We are looking for a Logistics Manager** to lead the launch and operation of our **new highly automated logistics warehouse**, ensuring efficiency, traceability, safety, service level, and continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the startup of the new automated warehouse: processes, equipment, shifts, KPIs, and operational stabilization. * Manage end-to-end operations: receiving, put-away, order picking, shipping, inventory management, and returns. * Implement/optimize the **WMS** and its integration with ERP, transportation systems, and automation systems. * Define and monitor KPIs: productivity, OTIF/service level, inventory accuracy, turnover, stockouts, shrinkage, incidents, and costs. * Lead the warehouse team: sizing, training, performance, shift scheduling, and safety culture. * Ensure regulatory compliance: occupational health and safety (PRL), applicable food safety standards, traceability, quality, ADR (if applicable), and internal standards. * Manage incidents and coordinate with Sales/Customer Service to resolve urgent issues and ensure service continuity. * Plan resources and demand peaks (campaigns, promotions, seasonality), including transportation and distribution. * Coordinate with Maintenance/Engineering for system availability, scheduled downtime, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements. * Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen/5S), standardization, and reduction of operational costs. COMPETENCIES * Operational leadership and ability to build teams in changing environments. * Process orientation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement mindset. * Strong analytical capability and data-driven decision-making. * Incident management and problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, corrective actions). * Cross-functional communication and stakeholder management (IT, Maintenance, Production, Sales, Suppliers). REQUIREMENTS * University degree or higher vocational qualification (Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Organization, Business Administration, or related field). * **Minimum 5 years’ experience** in logistics/warehouse operations, with team leadership and KPI accountability. * Proven experience in **automated warehouses** and/or WMS implementation/optimization and system integrations. * Knowledge of supply chain, planning, transportation, and inventory control. * Advanced proficiency in analytical tools (ERP/WMS; BI experience is desirable). * Solid understanding of occupational health and safety (PRL) and safety culture in industrial settings. * Professional English (desirable). CONDITIONS * Permanent contract. * High-impact strategic project: launch of an automated warehouse. * Professional development and technical training (WMS, automation, continuous improvement). * Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-oriented environment. * Competitive compensation package \+ additional benefits. EXPERIENCE * Minimum 5 years in logistics operations; specific experience in automation and ramp-up of logistics platforms is desirable.