Supply Chain

Amcor; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a supply chain leader in Porto, Portugal, who will oversee a team of 34, drive performance in a complex environment, and champion talent growth and management. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in supply chain roles, exceptional leadership skills, and fluency in both Portuguese and English.

The position requires strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems like SAP and Excel. Join Amcor to make a significant impact in packaging innovation!

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in full end-to-end supply chain roles.
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven people-management experience with a modern leadership style.
• Fluency in Portuguese and professional-level English.
• Data-analysis skills using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team fostering a coaching-oriented culture.
• Support talent growth, succession planning, and performance management.
• Ensure smooth order fulfillment and performance.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and customer service.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.

Skills

Teamplayer

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle, which is a core value integral to how we do business.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and develop a team of 34 people (5 direct reports), fostering a modern, coaching‑oriented culture.
• Support talent growth, succession planning, and performance management.
• Promote engagement, collaboration, and continuous skill development across the team.
• Ensure smooth order fulfillment and OTIF performance.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and customer service to meet commitments.
• Maintain proactive communication with customers and suppliers.
• Lead strategic sourcing and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and services.
• Identify cost‑saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Drive forecasting, S&OP, and production planning.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels balancing cost and service.
• Align demand, capacity, and supply across functions.
• Oversee warehousing and distribution efficiency.
• Optimize transportation flows and delivery performance.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Formal Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in full end‑to‑end supply chain roles.
• Experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Proven people‑management experience with a modern, coaching‑oriented leadership style.
• Fluency in Portuguese and professional‑level English.
• Data‑analysis skills (ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Excel).

Key Skills

• Strong teamplayer and inspirational team leader.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
• Problem‑solving oriented with solid decision‑making skills.
• Highly organised with strong time‑management habits.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in fast‑changing environments.