Logistics Manager

Emma Sleep
Lisbon, Portugal
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to supply chain professionals with partner management experience working in e-commerce or FMCG environments.

Best fit for

  • Supply chain professionals with 3+ years of experience in e-commerce or FMCG environments
    — “3+ years of experience in last mile, reverse logistics, or end-to-end supply chain roles within e-commerce, FMCG, retail, or similarly fast-paced environments.”
  • Candidates who excel in driving measurable improvements through data and structured problem-solving
    — “leading operational improvements by identifying inefficiencies, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance delivery success rates, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.”

Things to consider

  • Fluency in English is mandatory, with French being a significant advantage for this role
    — “You are fluent in English and French is a big plus.”
  • The role requires a presence in Lisbon, despite a remote work policy
    — “22 remote days per quarter policy, with offices in Parque das Nações, Lisbon.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in optimizing delivery networks and reducing costs in your resume and interview responses
    — “implementing scalable solutions that enhance delivery success rates, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage external logistics partners and drive performance improvements
    — “managing and developing a network of delivery and reverse logistics partners, driving performance through clear KPIs, structured governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.”
  • Demonstrate your analytical approach to problem-solving with concrete examples from your past work
    — “highly analytical, with a structured approach to problem-solving and a focus on data-driven decision-making.”
  • Showcase your experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
    — “a key interface across internal teams such as S&OP, Transportation, Warehousing, and Customer Experience, ensuring alignment on priorities and smooth execution of operations.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • improved logistics performance
  • optimized network design
  • reduced costs
  • increased customer satisfaction
Typical background
3+ years experience in logistics or supply chain rolesstrong analytical skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Last Mile LogisticsReverse LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementOperational Performance ImprovementCapacity PlanningForecastingNetwork DesignStakeholder Management

Preferred

E-commerceFMCGRetailData-driven Decision-makingRoot Cause Analysis

Stack & domain

OwnershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementLogisticsSupply ChainE-commerceFMCGRetail

About the role

Original posting from Emma Sleep via Lever

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 20 markets and more than 35 Emma stores across Europe. 

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide. 

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together. 

Ready to awaken your best with us? 

What you´ll do::

  • You will take full ownership of last mile and reverse logistics performance across the Southern Cluster, ensuring service excellence, cost efficiency, and scalability across both outbound and inbound flows
  • You will manage and develop a network of delivery and reverse logistics partners, driving performance through clear KPIs, structured governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This includes overseeing delivery execution, returns handling, failed deliveries, and refurbishment-related flows.
  • You will lead operational improvements by identifying inefficiencies, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance delivery success rates, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • You will own capacity planning and forecasting across delivery and returns, ensuring readiness for peak periods and alignment with demand trends. In parallel, you will continuously evaluate and optimize network design, including carrier allocation, routing logic, and partner footprint.
  • You will act as a key interface across internal teams such as S&OP, Transportation, Warehousing, and Customer Experience, ensuring alignment on priorities and smooth execution of operations, including new product launches.
  • You will build and manage strong relationships with logistics partners, leading performance reviews and pushing for higher standards, innovation, and automation.

Who we´re looking for::

  • You bring 3+ years of experience in last mile, reverse logistics, or end-to-end supply chain roles within e-commerce, FMCG, retail, or similarly fast-paced environments.
  • You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and are comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on.
  • You have experience managing external partners and driving measurable improvements in operational performance.
  • You are highly analytical, with a structured approach to problem-solving and a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  • You are able to navigate ambiguity and thrive in dynamic environments, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
  • You bring strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
  • You are fluent in English and French. 

What we offer::

  • Responsibility and decision-making authority from your first day 
  • The opportunity to work on challenging tasks that contribute to your professional growth 
  • Work independently and as part of a dedicated, international team 
  • Private Health Insurance and 24 vacations days per year, with 1 extra day per year worked (until a limit of 29 days per year) 
  • 22 remote days per quarter policy, with offices in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. 
  • Work with and learn from experts in diverse fields 
  • Get to know your team members at our exciting company events 
  • Working from a pet-friendly office 

Become an Emmie

We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact.  

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. 

Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Source: Emma Sleep careers (Lever)

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