Logistics Manager

Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse & Logistics Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, end-to-end logistics, and material management at our site in Barreiro, Portugal.
In this role, you will be the operational backbone of our supply chain-managing physical inventory, coordinating shipments, negotiating and managing transport contracts, and ensuring full compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. Additionally, you will work closely with Project Managers to align delivery timelines and handle key financial operations within SAP and Pacman.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, receiving materials, storage, picking, and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, conduct periodic audits, and control stock movements.
• Implement organized storage frameworks to optimize warehouse space and speed up handling time.

Logistics & Transport Management

• Plan, organize, and track domestic and international shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage commercial contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with external transportation providers and freight forwarders.
• Negotiate rates, monitor carrier performance, and resolve transport-related issues or delays.

Project & Commercial Support

• Collaborate directly with Project Managers (PMs) to align logistics schedules with project milestones and equipment delivery needs.
• Validate supplier and subcontractor invoices against delivered goods and service agreements in SAP and Pacman.
• Issue customer and project invoices accurately within SAP.

EHS & Quality

• Strictly enforce and adapt warehouse workflows to company and national Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free workplace and ensure proper safety protocols for material handling and machinery operation.

Test Equipment & Calibration Management:

• Develop, maintain, and execute the standard calibration and lifecycle verification program for high-precision, heavy-duty electrical test sets (including Omicron CMC 356 secondary injection test sets, Omicron CPC 100 primary injection systems, precision multimeters, and specialized measurement instruments). Track calibration certificates, coordinate factory re-certification schedules, and ensure all field test units meet strict operational metrology standards prior to project dispatch.

Qualifications & Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience: proven experience in warehouse management, inventory control, and logistics operations.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience using SAP (inventory management, invoicing, purchase orders)
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing carrier/transporter contracts.
• EHS Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental compliance regulations.
• Languages: Professional fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Soft Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage shifting project schedules, sudden operational requirements, and evolving safety frameworks.
• Problem-Solving & Eagerness to Learn: Proactive attitude toward continuous process improvement and mastering new internal tools or workflows.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge operations, Project Management, finance, and external logistics partners.
• Detail-Oriented: High precision in inventory tracking and financial validation processes.

Location & Work Environment

This position is based at our facility in Barreiro, Portugal (Lisbon Metropolitan Area). The candidate must be based locally or within a reasonable commuting distance to ensure daily on-site presence.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No