Transport Performance & Operations Coordinator

Our Client
Our client is a global logistics and supply chain organization providing end-to-end solutions across freight management, contract logistics, and transportation. With operations in Portugal, they support clients from multiple industries through integrated, scalable, and efficiency-driven logistics services.

Mission
This role sits at the intersection of operations and management, providing technical expertise and operational support to enhance transport performance and ensure smooth execution across activities.

Key Activities:

• Transport Performance Management
• Technical Quotation Management
• Cost Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Skills:

• Strong background in transport and logistics;

• In-depth freight forwarding knowledge across air, sea, and land transport, including regulations and operational processes;

• Knowledge of customs management;

• Customer-oriented mindset with strong stress management skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with remote teams;
• Solid proficiency with standard IT tools, particularly MS Office (Excel);

• Strong communication skills;

• Well-organized, with effective priority management.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in freight forwarding, with strong expertise in air freight and customs;
• Exposure to continuous improvement and Lean methodologies;
• Bachelors degree plus 3 years of experience in transport and logistics is desirable;

• Availability to travel up to 25%;

• Fluency in English and Portuguese; French is a plus.

Location: Perafita, Matosinhos, Portugal

Salary range: 24,5K-29,4K depending on experience

Benefits: Health & Life Insurance, Emotional & Psychological Support via app, Meal allowance paid by card (10,46€/day effectively worked more than 5 hours)

Type of contract: Permanent, 6 months probation period