As our 3PL Supervisor Iberia, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing our logistics operations across Iberia. You act as the operational bridge between Driscoll's and our third-party logistics partners, ensuring smooth daily execution, strong performance, and continuous improvement.
While our warehouse in Boavista is owned by Driscoll's, the day-to-day operations are managed by our logistics partner DHL. This means you will work closely with approximately 200 on-site employees across inbound, outbound, and production activities. Although these teams are not your direct reports, they are critical stakeholders in your success.
You will be based in Boavista, with travel to our Tavira location approximately once every 2-3 weeks.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of our 3PL partners, ensuring alignment on priorities, planning, and execution
Act as the main point of contact between internal teams (Planning, Quality, Sales) and warehouse operations
Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, cooling times, and service levels, and drive performance improvements
Ensure strict adherence to cold chain protocols to maintain product quality
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement pragmatic solutions
Manage costs and validate 3PL invoices in line with agreed contracts
Support compliance with quality and certification standards (e.g., BRC)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics processes
Transformation & challenge
A key focus area in this role will be supporting and embedding changes driven by our Aurora transformation project. The biggest challenge will be to successfully bring the warehouse organization along in these changes-ensuring alignment, engagement, and adoption across all stakeholders on site.
Operational environment
Warehouse of around 200 people (inbound, outbound, production)
Stakeholder-heavy environment (no direct reports)
Peak seasons in May-June and September, requiring flexibility and strong operational control
Multi-site responsibility (Boavista and Tavira)
Benefits
At Driscoll's, you will join a fast-growing, international organization with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic supply chain environment and play a key role in a major transformation journey.Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a hands-on and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, stakeholder-driven environment. You are able to balance operational oversight with strategic thinking and have the ability to influence and drive change, even without direct authority.3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain or LogisticsStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authorityHands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindsetAble to operate under pressure, especially during peak seasonsStrong analytical and communication skillsExperience in the fresh produce sector is a huge plus
Driscolls · Portugal