Empresa:

Beko Europe

Descrição da Função

SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD

Reporting to: Supply Chain Director Iberia

The team you will be a part of

You will be part of the Iberia Supply Chain organization, working closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external logistics partners. The team plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and supporting business growth across Portugal and the broader Iberia region.

This role in summary

The Supply Chain Manager Portugal leads end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and resilient processes across procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, and distribution. The role combines strategic oversight (approximately 40% tactical) with strong operational execution (fully hands-on), ensuring service excellence, business continuity, and alignment with growth and profitability objectives.

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop and execute the local supply chain strategy aligned with Iberia and global business objectives.
• Lead demand forecasting, production planning, and capacity management to ensure service level excellence.
• Manage end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, customs, and distribution activities.
• Optimize inventory levels and turnover while maintaining target service levels and minimizing working capital.
• Establish and negotiate contracts with logistics providers and key suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and performance.
• Monitor and improve supplier and logistics provider performance through KPIs and corrective action plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the local supply chain team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Manage daily communication with internal stakeholders, external partners, customers, and the Managing Director, including handling contingency situations and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, customs regulations, and international trade requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics and/or supply chain roles, including team management responsibility.
• Solid knowledge of ERP and TMS systems (e.g., SAP) and strong analytical skills (Excel, BI tools).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), and Portuguese.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in an international operating environment.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs procedures, and international transportation.
• Proven experience managing order desk operations combined with demand planning responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate freight rates and manage third-party logistics providers.

What we offer

• A key leadership role within the Iberia Supply Chain organization.
• The opportunity to shape and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations in Portugal.
• A dynamic international environment with cross-functional exposure.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Additional information

This is a highly operational role requiring strong daily engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The position plays a critical part in ensuring business continuity, customer satisfaction, and effective contingency management across the Portuguese market.

Observações

Not Specified (Portugal)