Transport General Cargo Specialist Spain

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Transport & Logistics Specialist has arisen within Airbus Operations in Getafe (Madrid).

The Transport Operations team in Spain manages General Cargo Transport Operations (air, sea, road, and train) across the internal and external supply chain network. Joining a multicultural, international network of transport managers across the UK, Germany, Spain, France, and the USA, you will support the local Transport Manager in governing the Lead Transport Provider (LTP/4PL model) and driving operational excellence for inbound and outbound flows across local manufacturing sites (Getafe, Illescas, Cádiz).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Inbound and Outbound transport flows for Airbus Operations Spain, ensuring strict adherence to service levels and customer expectations across plant-to-plant and vendor routes.

• Coordinate on-site operations and cross-plant transport processes across Spanish sites (Getafe, Illescas, Cádiz) while acting as the primary point of contact for transportation logistics.

• Govern 3PL and 4PL service providers by controlling service quality, evaluating contract compliance, managing claims/complaints, and validating change or ad-hoc requests.

• Define transport specifications aligned with internal customer requirements (Supply Chain, Logistics, Production) and support annual operational planning (AOP).

• Generate operational reporting including daily tracking logs, claim status updates, and performance metrics using digital transport tools.

• Monitor logistics market trends and tools to adapt networks, optimize flows, and maintain end-to-end transport visibility.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

• Education: Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Proven experience in transport management, logistics operations, Incoterms, transport regulations, and working within a 4PL model.

• Soft skills: Strong customer orientation, project management capabilities, change management mindset, high adaptability, and excellent networking and communication skills.

• Languages: Fluent level in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

• Technical knowledge: Proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Transport Apps/TMS (e.g., TOP), Qlik, Skywise, CALM, or Google Workspace.

• Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge of French is positively valued. EHS fundamentals knowledge. Availability to travel occasionally.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Hybrid model of working when possible.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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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