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Transport Operations Manager in Porto

On-site in Maia·Full-time·Added 15 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Sonae MC

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Maia
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Sonae MC is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Porto.

This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Educational Qualifications: Higher Education;
Previous experience in Logistics and/or Transport;
Previous experience in team management;
Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization (Lean, Kaizen, or similar);
Digital Skills and Process Improvement Tools: Familiarity with data analysis, automation, and process improvement tools.
Strong resilience and ability to act under pressure, in dynamic and demanding environments;
Availability of schedule and geography: it is essential that you have availability for travel within the national territory to support the natural teams and maintain proximity to stakeholders.

The role

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity! Your application will only be considered complete after completing a digital assessment. At the end of the application, and if you meet the necessary criteria for the role, you will receive a link to access it in your registration email. This step is mandatory, as our recruitment process is based on skills assessment.

We are a company for everyone and by everyone. At MC, we put people at the center: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead closely, recognizing the qualities of each individual. Different stories and ideas unite us in the same purpose: to grow and reach the best version of ourselves. Because everything we are, we achieve together.
That's why, join us!

We are looking for a OPERATIONS MANAGER for our TRANSPORT SERVICES SALES (VST) team in MAIA, and we believe we'll be #betterwithyou!

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What you'll do

Competence in Leadership and Team Management: To ensure an efficient daily operation, we need someone who does not just distribute tasks, but who inspires the team, ensures alignment with objectives, and resolves problems with speed and flexibility. The ability to develop and motivate each team member is essential for success.
Work effectively in demanding contexts, maintaining focus on results and the team.
Organization and Planning: Ensure the planning and fulfillment of the daily transport service plan, ensuring all necessary resources and adjustments are made so that the process runs according to operational needs, without compromising the logistical flow and supply to stores.
Deal with different stakeholders: You will deal with different departments, external partners, and customers.
Coordinate transport and information flows and ensure the existence of resources necessary to fulfill the planning, ensuring the expected service levels.
Indicators: Analysis of costs and indicators related to transport activity, implementing preventive and corrective measures whenever justified, with a view to achieving work plans.
Critical vision and orientation towards continuous improvement, challenging existing processes, promoting operational innovation, and leading transformation initiatives that contribute to increasing efficiency, service quality, and team productivity.

What do we have for you?

Discover here all our benefits in the areas of Health and Well-being, Compensation and Benefits, Family and Parenthood, Career Development, and Flexibility.

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MC Sonae's D&I Commitment:
We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and with a focus on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and has confidence in the organization.