Distribution & Transportation Operations Coordinator- Portugal Market

Distribution & Transportation Operations Coordinator- Portugal Market

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Role reports to:

Subcluster Iberia Supply Chain Manager

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Portugal, Greater Lisbon, Lisbon

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

We are looking for a Distribution & Transportation Operations Coordinator to lead and coordinate logistics activities for the Portuguese market, ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transportation and distribution operations aligned with agreed service levels and company standards.

The role is responsible for supervising day-to-day distribution and transportation operations, managing logistics service providers, and ensuring continuous improvement in performance, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily transportation and distribution operations for the Portugal market.

• Ensure achievement of operational KPIs, including service level, on-time delivery, cost, quality, and safety.

• Manage relationships with transportation providers and logistics partners, including performance reviews and issue resolution.

• Coordinate load planning, routing, and capacity management to optimize resources and costs.

• Oversee shipment execution, delivery performance, and claims and incident management.

• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, local legislation, and company policies.

• Monitor operational data and prepare performance reports and analysis.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service, and cost optimization.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance teams.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in transportation and/or distribution operations, preferably in an international environment.

• Solid knowledge of logistics and transportation processes, KPI management, and carrier performance management.

• Experience working with Iberian markets, especially Portugal.

• Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage operational incidents.

• Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Be willing to travel periodically to the warehouse and operational sites, as required, to support specific topics such as operational reviews, issue resolution, audits, or improvement initiatives.

Languages

• Portuguese: fluent or advanced (mandatory)

• Spanish: advanced

• English: intermediate to advanced (preferred)

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension Plan
• Flexible work police
• Learning & Development Opportunities

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