Ocean Transport Monitoring Analyst

Nestlé S.A.; Linda-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance card

Flexible working environment

Annual bonus

Job summary

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) in Portugal is seeking an Ocean Transport Monitoring Specialist to oversee end-to-end ocean shipment performance, ensuring timely, visible stock delivery and proactive issue resolution in partnership with Markets, suppliers, shippers, carriers and Global Logistics Procurement.

At NBS, you will lead the Track & Trace enhancements, resolve exceptions, safeguard data accuracy on the Ocean Platform, coordinate loading dates with export teams, and monitor shipments

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping lines (import/export).
• Knowledge of physical logistics.
• Supply Chain project management experience.
• Experience working with providers.
• Advanced English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 requests when needed.
• Oversee platform performance against SLAs while ensuring business continuity.
• Support operational tasks, conduct health checks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Oceans transport

Logistics operations

English proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Technical university degree

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 Transport Monitoring Specialist 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 inthe 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)

Knowledge of physical logistics

Supply Chain project management experience

Experience working with providers

Advanced English (Spanish is a plus)

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 for international career