Ocean Logistics Operations Lead (Hybrid: Track & Trace)

Nestlé S.A.; Linda-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Meal allowance card

FlexBenefits

Career progression & international opp

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Medical support at office

Free coffee at the office

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking an Ocean Logistics Operations Specialist to oversee end-to-end ocean transport activities, supervise shipments, and optimize use of shipment management systems.

You will collaborate with Markets, suppliers, shippers, and Global Logistics Procurement to ensure timely, reliable stock movements aligned with Nestlé service expectations. The role requires a technical degree, logistics experience, and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in a relevant field.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping operations.
• Knowledge of physical logistics.
• Project management experience within Supply Chain.
• Experience working with or managing providers.
• Advanced English (Spanish a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport monitoring process for ocean shipments.
• Ensure timely resolution of exceptions and maintain reliable data in the Ocean Platform and Dashboard.
• Coordinate loading dates with the export team and track containers from loading through POL.
• Monitor shipments during ocean transit, identify deviations, update ETAs, and notify Markets when required.
• Receive arrival notices, follow up on empty container return, and manage COD (change of destination) requests.
• Monitor platform performance against SLAs, ensuring continuity and supporting operational activities.
• Conduct health checks and contribute to continuous improvement and project initiatives.

Skills

Freight forwarding/shipping ops

Project management

Logistics knowledge

Vendor management

Advanced English

MS 365 proficiency

Education

Technical university degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nestlé S.A. is seeking an Ocean Logistics Operations Specialist to oversee end-to-end ocean transport activities, supervise shipments, and optimize use of shipment management systems.

You will collaborate with Markets, suppliers, shippers, and Global Logistics Procurement to ensure timely, reliable stock movements aligned with Nestlé service expectations. The role requires a technical degree, logistics experience, and proficiency in Microsoft 365.