Description
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Valid Driver license required, regular travels around Portugal,
Please submit your CV in English
Ideal location is Lisbon, but open to candidates living in Porto,
Fluent English and Portuguese are required for this role,
**YOUR MISSION**
This is a hands-on role where you will be in charge to oversee and manage the operational activities of third-party service centers, ensuring adherence to corporate standards, policies, and procedures, while optimizing performance and efficiency. This position will represent Supply Chain within the Country Leadership Team (CLT) in Portugal and will assume responsibilities associated with that function. The role reports directly to the Supply Chain Director for Iberia.
You will also lead continuous improvement projects across third-party sites by leveraging data, insights from audits, and best practices to drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and compliance with safety and maintenance programs.
Act as a key consultant to third-party site leaders, fostering professional partnerships and addressing operational challenges to ensure seamless execution of CHEP's service and performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
1. Oversee operational activities for third-party service centers within a designated region, ensuring full compliance with company standards, SLAs, safety guidelines, and operational policies.
2. Build and maintain strategic relationships with third-party service providers, consulting with site leaders to address challenges and implement operational improvements, including preventative maintenance programs for both equipment and facilities.
3. Leverage data and operational systems to evaluate site performance, identifying opportunities for enhancements in safety, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
4. Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data and audit results, driving corrective actions, and implementing cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability and operational consistency.
5. Assist in developing action plans based on audit results and continuous improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and the third-party network's operational objectives.
6. Support negotiations related to costs, volumes, and service agreements, working in collaboration to ensure favorable outcomes and alignment with CHEP's financial targets.
7. Serve as a peer leader, providing guidance and sharing best practices across the third-party representative network to promote operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and process consistency.
8. Standardize processes across the third-party network to ensure consistent service delivery, operational efficiency, and adherence to company-wide objectives.
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
Qualifications
9. Business/management, logistics, or technical engineering degree
10. Continuous improvement / Lean Six Sigma
Experience
11. 5-8 years management in Subcontractor management / Site management
12. Lead & achieve results in multi-site
13. Negotiations in operations/transport with 3rd party service providers
14. Strong experience in Lean Six Sigma
Skills & Knowledge:
15. Able to communicate with all levels of an organization, both internal and external
16. Subcontractor management
17. Able to work independently and lead remote teams.
18. IT: Good working knowledge of Excel and SAP. Power BI an advantage.
19. Be results-oriented with good analytical skills
20. Know how to establish and manage performance indicators
21. Project management and Continuous Improvement
22. Negotiation skills
** WHAT WE OFFER **
Attractive salary plus annual bonus based on Performance,
Company car
Lunch Voucher
Flexible Working of hybrid model,
Opportunity to take part in the Brambles share programme
Monthly Webinars around Technology, Supply Chain, Mental health, etc.
Get a referral bonus sharing the best Talent around you,
A personal growth plan with a focus on training and coaching, a place for you within an international organization where there is a family business atmosphere
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Adaptabilité, Développement de talent, Direction inclusive, Engagement avec les parties concernées, Établissement des priorités, Feedback, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Intelligence émotionnelle, Learn From Mistakes, Littératie numérique, Mentorat, Motiver les équipes, Prise de décision fondée sur les données, Réflexion stratégique, Travail interfonctionnel
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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