Ocean Allocation Lead – Global Logistics & Vendor Strategy

Jobbex; Braga; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance card

Flexible working environment

Nestlé Club discounts

Office coffee & snacks

Job summary

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) is seeking an Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist in Portugal to supervise Nestlé's ocean shipment allocation processes, ensuring timely and compliant delivery. You will manage tender volumes, align with Markets and Global Logistics Procurement, and strengthen collaboration among markets, carriers and procurement.

The role emphasizes governance of Shipment Management Systems, stakeholder relationships, and continuous performance improvements in line with SLAs.

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of freight forwarding or shipping experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Physical Logistics and shipment flows.
• Supply Chain project management experience.
• Experience working with external providers.
• Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and validate annual tender volumes and review market variations.
• Align with Markets and GLP on revised volumes, allocations and tender requirements.
• Communicate annual allocation outcomes: volumes, carriers, terms, and transit times.
• Coordinate with carriers on nominations and volumes ahead of ETD (4–6 weeks).
• Manage post-tender adjustments and new lane requests.
• Monitor allocation performance and share updates with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with service levels.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Microsoft Office 365

Freight/shipping knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Technical university degree

Tools

Office 365

Job description

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Position Snapshot

• Location: Braga/Lisbon (Portugal)
• Company: Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS)
• Full-time/Hybrid Work: 2 days per week at the office (aligned with our current Policy)
• Languages: Fluent in English

About us

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) is at the heart of the Nestlé Group. We provide Supply Chain, Financial, HR, Digital & Social Media, CRM and Consumer Engagement services to enable Nestlé to engage with millions of consumers worldwide. We are a multicultural and diverse team of professionals. We are passionate about digital innovation and driving continuous improvement processes with colleagues across the world.

We are looking for talents who are eager to learn, team player, digitally-savvy, with an entrepreneurial mindset, and who can flourish in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If this describes you and you are looking to join a business where you can really add value, it is time to consider joining NBS!

At Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS), diversity and inclusion are core values. If you have any special needs, count on us to adapt your position.

Position Summary

The Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist is responsible for supervising the execution of Nestlé's ocean shipment allocation processes to ensure efficient, timely, and compliant delivery performance. The role manages volume submission and monitors allocation variations against forecasted requirements to meet Market needs. It provides governance and guidance on the use of Shipment Management Systems to strengthen operational visibility and promote effective collaboration among Markets, Ocean Carriers, and Global Logistics Procurement. Additionally, the Specialist maintains strong stakeholder relationships, proactively resolves allocation and execution issues, and drives continuous performance improvements aligned with established service-level expectations.

A day in the life of.

• Consolidate and validate annual tender volumes, performing health checks and reviewing significant market variations
• Align with Markets and GLP on revised volumes, allocations, timing, and tender requirements, providing updates as needed
• Communicate annual allocation outcomes: allocated volumes, awarded carriers, contract terms, and transit times
• Coordinate with carriers-confirming awarded lanes, aligning on nominations, and sharing volumes ahead of ETD (4-6 weeks)
• Manage post‑tender adjustments, including new lane requests, additional volume needs, and notifications on rate or contract changes
• Monitor allocation performance regularly (weekly/monthly/quarterly) and update carriers on operational review changes
• Execute additional operational follow‑ups, conduct periodic health checks, and support continuous improvement initiatives

What will make you successful

• Technical university degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping (import/export)
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of Physical Logistics and shipment flows
• Supply Chain project management experience
• Experience working with external providers
• Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

What we offer

Here at NBS we care about our Talents and we continuously work to have our teams engaged and our people achieving their best professional performance, without forgetting personal development and work-life balance. Joining us will bring you:

• Development of expertise in Nestlé's Shared Solutions Business
• Immersion in a culturally diverse team
• Local and international exposure
• Flexible working environment
• Engagement and wellbeing activities
• Competitive salary and annual bonus according to your performance
• Meal allowance card
• Flex Benefits - at NBS you can choose what benefits are more suitable for you
• Make part of the Nestlé Club and get discount in several partners
• Free coffee (and good coffee) at the office
• Shop with special discounts for employees
• Company equipment according to professional needs
• Medical support available at the office
• E-learning courses and training program to get you where you aim to be
• Career progression and possibilities for international career