Strategic Supply Chain Director for Spain & Portugal

North Search Talent Powerhouse; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established organization

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Sustainability and inclusion

Job summary

North Search Talent Powerhouse client, an international consumer goods company, seeks an Operations Director to lead the supply chain in Spain and Portugal, balancing strategy with hands-on execution. You will drive demand planning, logistics, customer service, and budgeting, building a high-performing team across both countries while ensuring on-time, quality delivery and cost control.

You will lead the S&OP process, optimize inventory, manage suppliers and carriers, and uphold regulatory

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics or equivalent; a master's degree in Operations or Supply Chain is desirable.
• 8-10 years of experience in demand planning, logistics or supply chain, and at least 3-5 years leading teams.
• Experience in a product company with B2B sales and, preferably, in multi-country environments.
• Knowledge: demand planning, S&OP and inventory management; ERP and warehouse management systems; data analysis and dashboards; management of suppliers, carriers and logistics operators; customer service and complaint handling; continuous improvement and process management.
• Spanish: native or equivalent. English: professional level.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP process with Sales, Marketing and Finance; ensure supply, manage orders and supplier relationships.
• Lead warehousing and distribution in Spain and Portugal; manage carriers, contracts and service levels; ensure timely deliveries while controlling costs.
• Oversee customer service: order processing, inquiries, delivery tracking, complaints and returns; define service levels and promote digital ordering.
• Lead, develop and retain the team with clear objectives and development plans; ensure health and safety and balanced workloads across Spain and Portugal.
• Prepare and manage the supply chain budget; manage working capital tied to inventory with Finance; report results and risks to Management.
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP/CRM; propose tools evolution and collaborate on processes improvements.

Skills

Demand planning

Logistics

S&OP

Inventory management

Supplier management

Leadership

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Logistics

Master's degree in Operations or Supply Chain (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Data analysis and dashboards

Job description

North Search Talent Powerhouse client, an international consumer goods company, seeks an Operations Director to lead the supply chain in Spain and Portugal, balancing strategy with hands-on execution. You will drive demand planning, logistics, customer service, and budgeting, building a high-performing team across both countries while ensuring on-time, quality delivery and cost control.

You will lead the S&OP process, optimize inventory, manage suppliers and carriers, and uphold regulatory