Manager, Carrier Management Iberia

CHEP Espana SA; España; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Equal Opportunity Employer

Descripción de la vacante

CHEP Espana SA seeks a commercially minded transport and logistics leader to oversee a 150+ carrier network across Iberia. You’ll manage capacity, ensure performance, and drive cost optimization while collaborating with Procurement, Operations and Commercial teams.

The role demands experience managing complex carrier networks, leading teams, and aligning operations with European standards. A hybrid remote work model is available, with English and Spanish proficiency required.

Formación

• 5–10 years of experience in transport, logistics or carrier management within complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of Iberia carrier market and transport operations at scale.
• Track record of cost optimization, supplier management and performance improvement.
• Experience collaborating with Procurement, Operations and Commercial teams.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure carrier capacity across Iberia lanes (contracted and spot market).
• Manage carrier performance (service, cost, compliance and systems).
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers at owner and director level.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and transport efficiency improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver effective transport solutions.
• Lead and develop a team supporting carrier management activity.
• Align Iberia operations with European standards and frameworks.

Conocimientos

Carrier management

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Transport logistics

Descripción del empleo

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Collaborate with carriers to develop and implement cost-effective transportation solutions that meet service level expectations.
• Identify and drive transport collaboration opportunities within the CHEP network, working closely with commercial teams.
• Build and maintain carrier relationships, negotiating rates, ensuring capacity, and upholding service commitments.
• Stay updated on transportation industry trends by visiting key carrier and customer sites, attending industry events, and networking with industry representatives.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement, ensuring continuous process enhancements and sustainable change.
• Lead the implementation of best practices and ensure comprehensive training for team members to drive operational efficiency.
• Monitor carrier performance and hold regular reviews to ensure consistent service and cost optimization.
• Foster an inclusive, innovative team environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

About the Role:

Are you a commercially minded transport or logistics leader with experience managing complex carrier networks at scale? Do you thrive where cost optimisation, service delivery and stakeholder management collide, and where your decisions directly impact national supply chain performance? CHEP is hiring a Manager, Carrier Management – Iberia, a critical role responsible for overseeing our carrier network across the region. You’ll own relationships with 150+ carriers, ensure capacity across all lanes, and drive performance, cost and compliance across a considerable transport spend. You’ll sit at the heart of our network, partnering with Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial teams, while leading a team of analysts and coordinators to deliver consistent, high-performing transport solutions. This role blends operational delivery with commercial ownership, offering the opportunity to shape how our transport network performs today and evolves for the future. If you’re motivated by complexity, pace and impact, this is a standout opportunity to make your mark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure carrier capacity across all Iberia lanes (contracted and spot market)
• Manage carrier performance (service, cost, compliance and systems)
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers at owner and director level
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives and transport efficiency improvements
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver effective transport solutions
• Lead and develop a team supporting carrier management activity
• Align Iberia operations with European standards and frameworks

Experience & Capability:

Proven experience in transport, logistics or carrier management within complex, multi-site environments

Strong understanding of the Iberia carrier market and transport operations at scale

Track record of cost optimisation, supplier management and performance improvement

Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations and Commercial teams

Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment

Leadership

Leadership Behaviours:

Commercially astute, balancing cost, service and operational priorities Confident communicator at senior stakeholder level Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong people leader with the ability to develop and coach teams

Between 5 and 10 years of experience in the transportation and logistics sector.

Languages: English and Spanish.

Remote Type Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role:

Coaching, Collaboration, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Self-Awareness

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model, for available positions.