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Orica

Lead - Distribution

Lisbon

November 29, 2024

Date: 29 Nov 2024
Location: Lisbon, 11, PT, 1050-127
Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are thrilled to announce that we are looking for a Lead – Distribution to join our team based in Lisbon, Portugal or Valderas, Spain. This role is responsible for managing the coordination of supply chain activities in Portugal and Spain, ensuring best practices in road, sea, and air transportation to lower costs, minimize safety and security risks, and reduce lead times. The Lead will work closely with Business Management, Supply Chain, Transport Carriers, and Manufacturing teams to be the trusted partner of choice for our customers.

What you will be doing

As the Lead – Distribution, you will manage and coordinate supply chain activities, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the delivery of the Regional Supply Chain Strategy in the Iberian Peninsula
Coordinating the monthly plan with Supply Chain teams, Manufacturing teams, downstream businesses, and third parties
Ensuring compliance with all regional regulations
Establishing industry-leading safety practices through market intelligence
Improving the efficiency and productivity of warehouse operations and processes
Ensuring compliance with regulations for services delivered to specific customers
Enhancing stock visibility and traceability, improving picking accuracy, and reducing losses from non-deliveries, wrong deliveries, returns, and service level fines
Managing relationships and contracts with transport carriers
Utilizing reporting, analytics, and dashboards to oversee carrier performance
Developing and meeting defined budgets
Fostering a positive work environment through clear accountabilities and supporting the development of the distribution team
Assisting with audit activities within the region
Providing systems, processes, and technical expertise to manage major hazards in the supply chain
Overseeing the notification and license process to ensure continuous maintenance of the license to operate

What you will bring

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or a business-related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation and warehouse operations management
Proven experience in a leadership or management role, with a track record of successfully leading and developing teams
Experience with air, ocean freight, trucking, and distribution service vendors
Experience in explosives and track and trace systems is advantageous
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to build vendor relationships
Financial acumen and budgeting experience
Hands-on experience with developing and deploying departmental metrics, and monitoring the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of international logistics networks
Knowledge of SAP applications for transportation and warehousing
Outstanding communication skills

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We will receive applications until December 22nd, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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