Project Logistics Manager (m/f/d)
Combi Lift Project Logistics MEA L.L.C. Coslada, Community of Madrid, Spain
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Project Logistics Manager will lead the strategic planning and end-to-end execution of logistics for complex, high-value EPC projects. They are responsible for managing service providers, overseeing multimodal transport, and ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and HSE requirements.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 8–12 years of logistics experience, with at least 5 years in EPC or large-scale industrial projects. Proficiency in heavy-lift cargo, international transport regulations, and ERP systems is required, along with fluency in Spanish and English.
Benefits
Full description
Your responsibilities
As Project Logistics Manager at Combi lift, you will lead the strategic planning and end-to-end execution of logistics for complex, high-value EPC projects. You will define and implement execution strategies, select and manage service providers, and oversee multimodal transport—including heavy-lift and oversized cargo— while ensuring deliveries meet schedule, budget, quality, and HSE requirements. Acting as the central link between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will optimize cost, mitigate risks, and safeguard compliance, directly influencing project success and client satisfaction. Your responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive logistics execution plans for inbound, outbound, and onsite material flows
- Coordinate with engineering and procurement to align schedules with fabrication and delivery timelines
- Identify optimal transport modes, routes, and handling procedures for oversized, heavy-lift, and hazardous cargo
- Manage end-to-end freight operations, including booking, tracking, expediting, and marine chartering
- Negotiate rates and service agreements with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and transport subcontractors
- Ensure customs clearance processes meet regulatory and project requirements
- Act as the primary logistics contact for project management, suppliers, freight providers, and site teams
- Monitor budgets, track performance against KPIs, and implement cost-saving measures
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, HSE requirements, and quality standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop the project logistics team
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline
- 8–12 years of logistics experience, including at least 5 years in EPC or large-scale industrial projects
- Proven expertise in heavy-lift, oversized cargo, and complex international transport
- Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, customs regulations, and shipping documentation
- Experience in marine chartering, port operations, and freight contract negotiations
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and project management tools
- Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities
- Knowledge of HSE standards for cargo handling and transport
- Effective communicator with proven stakeholder engagement skills
You don’t meet all the requirements but are ready to take responsibility and make an impact? We’d still love to hear from you. Introduction
We offer
- Work on high-profile EPC and heavy-lift projects
- Be part of a fast-growing international logistics network
- Collaborate with a diverse, skilled, and motivated team
- Competitive salary based on your qualifications
- Diverse training and development opportunities
- A varied role in our Combi Lift Team and a multifaceted daily work schedule
Would you like to be part of a company that truly moves big things? Then apply now and bring your strengths to Combi Lift.
Combi Lift is one of the leading integrated, end-to-end projects logistics providers for heavy lift and project cargo as well as engineering services. We are a one-stop shop for all kinds of project cargo solutions, particularly door-to-door and multimodal concepts – from the factory to the building side. With our headquarters at the heart of Harren Group in Bremen, Combi Lift benefits from a wide scope of expertise. Expert teams work closely with our clients, providing customised solutions that meet the toughest individual demands and expectations. For our office in Madrid (Spain), we are looking for a Project Logistics Manager (m/f/d). About us
Founded in Bremen in 1989, the Harren Group focuses on the entire value chain around the vessel. The Group spans five operational divisions – Chartering, Engineering, Logistics, Ship Management and Renewable Energies. Harren is committed to carbon-neutral shipping and is working to convert the entire fleet. The goal is zero-emission shipping across the Group by 2035.
The fleet under management currently consists of 65 units all key vessel types. The family-owned company operates 26 offices in 24 countries around the world, employing 550+ people ashore and more than 2,000 crew members on board its ships.
