Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary

This position is a member of AVI-SPL’s Global Supply Chain Team and is responsible for overseeing the strategy and implementation of Logistics, Warehousing, and Inventory standards for locations in the LATAM region. This includes outsourced transportation, store-pick-pack-ship warehouse processes, Third Party Logistics (3PL) warehousing standards and vendor selection, inventory management strategies, and import/export activities in order to enhance margin and better deliver to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the implementation and sustainment of Supply Chain best practices in accordance with the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) standards across all LATAM markets

Lead LATAM Supply Chain network optimization assessments and execution

Ensure correct transportation vendor selection within the appropriate levels of service and cost for shipments: to and from vendors, AVI-SPL warehouses, 3PL facilities, and job sites

Assess inefficiencies across multiple warehouse operations and oversee implementation of corrective measures, establishing documented change and standards for updated processes.

Ensure optimized and compliant Import/Export standards for each LATAM country

Oversee and support the creation and optimization of Standard Operating Procedures and pertaining to Logistics, Warehousing, and Inventory

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of warehouse operations

Facilitate AVI-SPL’s ability to leverage scale in new/existing relationships with the company’s Logistics and Warehousing vendors

Diversify the company’s carrier portfolio including TL (truckload) and LTL (less than truckload) carriers, brokers, White Glove Final Mile Agents, Freight forwarders, Third Party Logistics (3PL’s), drayage providers, air freight carriers and independent contractors:Analyze and interpretate shipping data from multiple carriers

Perform national bid process or lane negotiations with brokers and asset-based carriers for long haul shipments.

Onboard Agents to implement outsourced final mile optimization from local offices as appropriate

Implement standardized operating agreements and service level agreements (SLA’s) including ISO (International Organization for Standardization)) based Risk Assessment. Re-qualify existing vendors and deactivate from the network if needed while continuously adding new capacity with qualified vendors.

Track and maintain acceptable levels of Delivered In Full On Time (DIFOT) and internal customer service metrics

Support the VP, Global Supply Chain with any process changes relating to LATAM Supply Chain

Advise Warehouse Management in all levels of the organization on packaging and outbound shipping standards/protocols

Collaborate with Procurement to optimize inbound shipments from vendors and negotiate price breaks on equipment due to optimized shipments

Assist Sales team with accurate estimates for projects involving complex supply chain challenges

Track compliance with countermeasures and best practices and follow up to ensure compliance

Create and provide reports as needed.

Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to pivot efficiently between strategic initiatives and tactical execution as business needs require

Ability to both work independently and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to finalize and implement logistics and transportation related goals

Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple functional areas in a matrixed environment.

Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally

Excellent data entry and organizational skills

Intermediate PC skills and working knowledge of Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills

Ability to travel as needed to local offices, vendor facilities and customer sites.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field is preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) required

Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in Logistics/Supply Chain including both asset based and outsourced transportation

Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing a team with multiple layers of management

Lean Six Sigma experience preferred

ASCM certification is preferred (CSCP, CLTD, CPIM, or CTSC)

Demonstrated working experience using data and analytics to formulate countermeasures

Experience implementing countermeasures across multiple locations

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment

Direct Reports

This position will directly manage supply chain employees across multiple LATAM countries.

Work Hours

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as deems necessary

VEVRAA Federal Contractor