Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager
Vila Real
Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal

EMEA Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a global manufacturing company in the search for a Supply Chain Manager to join its production facility in Porto, Portugal.

This key site leadership role is responsible for driving service excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the
-
- end supply chain - from order management and planning to procurement, logistics, and team development.

Key responsibilities as Supply Chain Manager include:

• Lead all Supply Chain operations including planning, procurement, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure
  - time,
  - full delivery performance
• Oversee inventory and capacity planning, balancing demand with optimal cost and efficiency
• Manage supplier performance and identify opportunities for sourcing and process improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Develop and mentor the local Supply Chain team, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Deliver regular performance reports and KPIs to track efficiency, service, and cost optimisation

The ideal candidate profile:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a production or FMCG supply chain environment, with proven leadership ability
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SAP and Excel
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities, with a
  - on,
  - solving approach
• Proactive mindset with a focus on results, efficiency, and process optimisation
• Fluent in English and Portuguese; additional languages are an advantage

This role offers competitive compensation,
- based incentives, and the opportunity for significant professional growth within a heritage company committed to a growth mindset culture.

If you are interested in applying for this Supply Chain Manager role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to or for a confidential conversation please call Maciej in our Polish office on

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