Supply Chain Manager

Amcor Limited; Portugal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to shape performance and reliability at our Seixezelo (Porto) operations. Reporting to the Plant General Manager, you will lead a team of 34 people (5 direct reports) and collaborate with Production, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Group Supply Chain teams to meet customer commitments.

This high-visibility role offers influence on plant and group-level processes, strategic planning, and continuous improvement in end-to-end supply chain

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain roles.
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven people-management experience with coaching leadership.
• Fluency in Portuguese and professional English.
• Data-analysis skills using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 34-person team (5 direct reports) with a coaching culture.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain, ensuring OTIF and customer commitments.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and customer service to meet plans.
• Drive procurement, supplier performance, and material availability.
• Implement continuous improvement in warehousing, distribution, and logistics.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Change management

Portuguese & English

Tools

SAP ERP/MRP

Excel

Job description

Relocation is required for this position, and we’ll support you throughout the transition.

JOB PURPOSE

As Supply Chain Manager, you will play a central role in shaping the performance, reliability, and future of our Seixezelo (Porto) operations. Reporting directly to the Plant General Manager—and with a dotted-line connection to the Business Unit Supply Chain Manager—you will act as a key partner to Production, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Group Supply Chain teams.

This is a highly visible and impactful role where you will oversee the full end-to-end supply chain flow, leading a team of 34 people (5 direct reports) and ensuring that customer commitments are met with efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

Beyond daily operations, this role offers the opportunity to influence processes at plant and group level, contribute to strategic planning, and continuously strengthen our way of working. If you are looking for a dynamic position with real responsibility, cross-functional exposure, and room to grow within the Group, this role provides exactly that.

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.

End-to-End Supply Chain & Customer Service

• Ensure smooth order fulfilment and OTIF performance.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and customer service to meet commitments.
• Maintain proactive communication with customers and suppliers.

Procurement & Material Availability

• 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.

Warehousing, Distribution & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee warehousing and distribution efficiency.
• Optimise 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 like SAP for example, Excel)

Key Skills

• Strong team player 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.