Global Warehouse Controller

About PLD Space

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities

Mission

The Global Warehouse Controller is responsible for controlling, monitoring, and continuously improving warehouse performance across PLD Space facilities, with particular responsibility for warehouse operations in Spain and France.

The mission of the position is to ensure that warehouse activities are performed through standardized, efficient, traceable, and measurable processes, providing reliable visibility of operational performance and identifying opportunities for productivity and process improvement.

The Global Warehouse Controller acts as a cross-functional partner between warehouse operations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Finance, IT, and other operational areas. The role combines operational controlling, data analysis, systems governance, KPI management, and continuous improvement.

In addition to monitoring warehouse performance, the position will work closely with warehouse teams to define and execute productivity and improvement projects, ensuring that improvements are translated into measurable operational results.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Controlling & Performance

• Monitor and control the performance of PLD Space warehouses across Spain and France.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve the warehouse KPI framework.
• Monitor operational KPIs related to productivity, inventory accuracy, material movements, lead times, service levels, workload, space utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Identify deviations, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Establish regular performance reviews with warehouse teams and management.
• Ensure consistency and comparability of operational data between different warehouse locations.
• Support warehouse managers with data-driven analysis and decision-making.

Reporting & Dashboards

• Develop and maintain operational dashboards for warehouse management.
• Automate recurring reports and improve the availability and reliability of warehouse information.
• Consolidate information from ERP, warehouse systems, and other operational tools.
• Generate regular performance reports for Supply Chain and Operations management.
• Ensure consistency, traceability, and reliability of reported data.
• Develop analytical tools to support capacity planning, workload forecasting, and operational decisions.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations.
• Work directly with warehouse teams to identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Define improvement projects based on operational data and performance gaps.
• Monitor improvement actions and quantify their operational impact.
• Support the optimization of warehouse layouts, workflows, material movements, and internal logistics processes.
• Promote standardization and best practices across all warehouse locations.
• Support the definition and implementation of operational standards and procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement projects involving Warehouse, Logistics, Production, Supply Chain, IT, and other operational areas.

Systems, Tools & Access Governance

• Support the governance and continuous improvement of warehouse-related digital tools and systems.
• Ensure users have the appropriate roles, permissions, and access to warehouse systems and operational tools according to their responsibilities.
• Periodically review system access and support the definition of access-control standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate warehouse processes through ERP, BI, and digital tools.
• Coordinate system improvement requirements with IT and ERP teams.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new functionalities, workflows, and digital tools.
• Ensure that warehouse processes and system configurations remain aligned.

Processes & Standardization

• Define and maintain standardized warehouse processes across different locations.
• Support the creation and maintenance of warehouse procedures, work instructions, and operational standards.
• Ensure consistent implementation of processes across Spanish and French facilities.
• Monitor compliance with established processes and identify corrective actions when necessary.
• Support internal audits and operational reviews related to inventory and warehouse processes.
• Promote a culture of operational discipline, traceability, and continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of professional experience in warehouse controlling, logistics, supply chain, industrial operations, continuous improvement, or similar roles.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills and experience managing operational KPIs.
• Experience developing dashboards and performance reporting.
• Experience working with ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement and productivity projects.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operational and support teams.
• Ability to work in an international and multi-site environment.

Desired Knowledge

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and dashboarding tools such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of warehouse management and inventory control processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Lean Logistics methodologies.
• Experience with process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, warehouse capacity, productivity, and material-flow analysis.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Physiotherapy within our facilities
• 50% discount on your health insurance
• You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
• Healthy snacks and lots of fruit

Find balance

• 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Never stop learning

• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

Focus on your financial future

• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

Values

We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

• Teamwork.
• Hard work.
• Dynamism.
• Commitment.
• Keep it simple.

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!