Transport Manager

About Worldsensing:

Founded in 2008, Worldsensing works with more than 200 engineering service providers worldwide to help them improve geotechnical, geospatial and structural monitoring in mining, construction, rail and critical infrastructure management.

With over 3,000+ networks deployed worldwide and connecting over 65,000 sensors to the Internet of Things, our Loadsensing product is the leader in the IoT remote monitoring space.

The Loadsensing monitoring solution includes best-in-class edge devices, LoRa-based wireless connectivity and a cloud-based connectivity management platform. We also join forces with key industry players to offer software applications and solutions which engineering service providers use to add value to end customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join our organization in the Operations team, based in Barcelona, Spain. 

The Mission:
 

To drive the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of Worldsensing’s global service requests. This role acts as a critical internal pillar, navigating the movement of industrial materials across complex borders to accelerate the company's expansion and operational success. You will be the architect of our transport strategy, ensuring every shipment is a seamless bridge between our technology and our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Transport Orchestration: Plan, coordinate, and supervise the complex flow of industrial goods between multiple warehouses, international suppliers, and global customers.
• Customs & Trade. Lead all Import/Export operations, ensuring full compliance with international regulations, managing documentation for industrial equipment, and mitigating risks of customs delays.
• Strategic Carrier Management: Oversee and negotiate with external transport providers and 3PLs, ensuring they meet strict performance standards and agile communication protocols.
• Warehouse & Operations Integration: Apply deep knowledge of inbound, storage, and outbound operations to ensure a seamless transition between the warehouse and the transport network.
• Process Optimization: Identify, propose, and implement improvements in procurement procedures, material requests, and internal logistics workflows to reduce lead times and costs.
• Cost Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain rigorous control over transport budgets, tracking KPIs, and providing data-driven insights to the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of proven experience in similar roles, specifically within industrial or technical sectors.
• Trade Expertise: Solid experience in customs management, international trade laws, and the handling of industrial goods (HS codes, Incoterms 2020, and shipping documentation).
• Data Proficiency: Advanced MS Office skills (especially Spreadsheets for cost analysis and tracking).
• Languages: Fluent English is mandatory (used daily for international coordination and customs clearance).

Competencies:

• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with global stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: A data-driven mindset focused on accuracy, cost-saving, and performance monitoring.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to complex shipping and customs documentation.
• Adaptability: Resilience and flexibility in a fast-paced, changing global environment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

• Great work environment: we are a passionate, tight-knit team hailing from 20+ countries
• We are a family-friendly company and support a healthy work-life balance, we’re outcome oriented
• Work-from-home policy (flexibility)
• We like grabbing lunch or a drink together, and coming together for fun events organized by Worldsensing
• We love to learn and we love to share so you will actively participate in our knowledge sharing initiatives or transversal committees (communities, show and tell, etc.)
• Opportunity to work for a global IoT player which has been labeled as one of the organizations actively shaping and pioneering the Industrial Internet

*Hybrid working environment

At Worldsensing, we’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace.