Operations Manager

We are a leading, fast\-growing European consumer goods and home electronics company undergoing major international expansion. To strengthen our supply chain and distribution network across Europe, we are looking for a **Operations Manager** to join our team on\-site. Reporting directly to our international logistics leadership team at Spanish HQ, you will be the analytical backbone of local warehouse operations. In this role, you will bridge day\-to\-day fulfillment execution with end\-to\-end process optimization, turning operational data into actionable efficiency gains. **Main Responsibilities** * **KPI Monitoring \& Analysis:** Define, track, and analyze key warehouse operational metrics (stock turnover, OTD, picking/packing accuracy, handling cost per unit, and cycle times). * **Warehouse Process Optimization:** Analyze inbound, put\-away, storage, and outbound flows to identify bottlenecks and implement layout and operational improvements. * **Inventory Management \& Control:** Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventories, reconcile discrepancies between WMS/ERP and physical stock, and manage shrinkage/damage control. * **Daily Operational Support:** Act as the operational/technical liaison between warehouse floor teams and Spanish HQ, ensuring compliance with operating standards. * **Reporting to HQ:** Build dashboards (Power BI / Excel) and weekly/monthly operational tracking reports for the global Operations Management team. **Requirements** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. * **Experience:** Minimum 4 years of experience in warehouse operational analysis, continuous improvement, or distribution logistics (retail, FMCG, or e\-commerce). * **Analytical Skills:** Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas); hands\-on experience with Power BI and familiarity with WMS/ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, etc.) strongly preferred. * **Methodologies:** Practical knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, 5S, Kaizen). * **Required languages:** advanced or native proficiency in German, Spanish and English.