Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist (opens in new tab)

Nestlé S.A.; Landim, Linda-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Annual bonus

Meal allowance card

Career progression

Job summary

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) in Portugal is seeking an Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist to oversee Nestlé’s ocean shipment allocation processes. You will ensure efficient, timely, and compliant delivery, manage volume submissions, and drive improvements across Markets, Ocean Carriers, and Global Logistics Procurement.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, resolve allocation issues, and contribute to performance improvements in line with service levels while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Technical university degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping.
• Knowledge of physical logistics and shipment flows.
• Experience in supply chain project management.
• Experience working with external providers.
• Advanced English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and validate annual tender volumes and perform health checks.
• Align with Markets and GLP on revised volumes, allocations, timing, and tender requirements.
• Communicate annual allocation outcomes including volumes and carrier terms.
• Coordinate with carriers on awarded lanes, nominations and volumes ahead of ETD.
• Manage post-tender adjustments and new lane requests.
• Monitor allocation performance and update carriers on changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Logistics knowledge

Supply chain project management

External providers management

English proficiency

Spanish (advantage)

Education

Technical university degree

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Full-time/Hybrid Work: 2 days per week at the office (aligned with our current Policy)

About us

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS)is at the heart of theNestlé Group. We provide Supply Chain, Financial, HR, Digital &Social Media, CRMand 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 inthe 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)

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 ourTalentsand we continuously work to have our teams engaged and our people achieving their best professional performance, without forgetting personal development and work-life balance.Joininguswill bring you:

Development ofexpertisein Nestlé’s Shared SolutionsBusiness

Immersion in a culturally diverse team

Local andinternationalexposure

Flexible working environment

Engagement andwellbeingactivities

Competitive salary and annual bonus according to your performance

Mealallowancecard

FlexBenefits -at NBS you canchoosewhat benefits are more suitable for you

Make part of the Nestlé Club and getdiscountinseveral partners

Free coffee (and good coffee) at the office

Shop withspecial discountsfor employees

Company equipment according to professional needs

Medicalsupport available at theoffice

E-learning courses and training program to get you where you aim to be

Career progression and possibilities forinternationalcareer