LEAD - DISTRIBUTION

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 , we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 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 Valderas, Spain orLisbon, Portugal.
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.