Ocean Logistics Operations Expert

Nestlé; Braga; Híbrido; EUR 50 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Meal allowance card

Flex Benefits

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Local & international exposure

Wellbeing and development programs

Resumo da oferta

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) is seeking an Ocean Logistics Operations Expert to oversee end-to-end ocean shipment performance. You will monitor transport milestones, optimize shipment management systems, and collaborate with Markets, suppliers, shippers and Global Logistics Procurement to ensure timely, visible stock delivery.

You will lead Track & Trace improvements, resolve exceptions, and safeguard data integrity across the Ocean Platform and dashboards, driving service excellence and

Qualificações

• Technical university degree.
• 5 years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of physical logistics.
• Supply Chain project management experience.
• Experience working with providers.
• Advanced English; Spanish is a plus.
• Microsoft 365 skills including Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the Ocean Logistics team to enhance the Track & Trace process.
• Ensure timely resolution of exceptions throughout ocean transport.
• Safeguard data accuracy in the Ocean Platform and Dashboard for full market visibility.
• Coordinate loading dates with export team and track containers from loading point to POL.
• Monitor shipments for deviations and update ETAs as needed; inform Markets.
• Manage arrival notices and COD requests; follow up on empty containers.
• Oversee platform performance against SLAs and ensure business continuity.
• Contribute to health checks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Freight forwarding experience

Customer service

Supply chain project management

Experience with providers

Advanced English

Formação académica

Technical university degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Logistics Operations Expert oversees end‑to‑end ocean shipment performance, ensuring timely, efficient, and visible stock delivery by continuously monitoring transport milestones, optimizing the use of shipment management systems, and partnering closely with Markets, suppliers, shippers, carriers, and Global Logistics Procurement to proactively resolve issues and drive service excellence.

A day in the life of...

• Manage the team in enhancing the transport monitoring (Track & Trace) process
• Ensure timely resolution of exceptions throughout ocean transport
• Safeguard data accuracy in the Ocean Platform and Dashboard to maintain full visibility for Markets
• Coordinate loading dates with the export team and track containers from loading point to POL
• Monitor shipments for deviations, update ETAs when required, and inform Markets accordingly
• Manage arrival notices, follow‑up on empty container returns, and handle COD (change of destination) requests when needed
• Oversee platform performance against SLAs while ensuring business continuity
• Support operational tasks, conduct health checks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

What Will Make You Successful

• Technical university degree
• 5 years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping lines (import/export)
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of physical logistics
• Supply Chain project management experience
• Experience working with providers
• Advanced English (Spanish is a plus)
• Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, etc.)

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