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Supply chain manager
Description
Directors of Logistic Operations are in charge of managing the logistic operations of the company, including economic and operational aspects with the aim of responding to supply, production and distribution requirements and anticipates the availability of resources accordingly.
The purpose of these professionals is to manage available resources and define internal merchandise intake and outflow processes, as well as quality levels, to guarantee a competitive product and service. In addition, carry out strategic logistics planning for the company and manage the functions of Scheduling, Purchasing, Production Planning and Physical Distribution (finished product stocks, warehouses, purchase order preparation and transportation) operations, as well as the launch of new products.
Likewise, their working day is characterized by continuous coordination with all the agents involved in the logistics process, given that constant communication must be maintained with suppliers, subcontracted businesses and professionals from other departments of the company in order to carry out constant negotiations, take decisions and seek solutions to unexpected problems, ensuring the overall operation of the flow of materials and information.
Directors of logistics operations operate mostly in large businesses with production or storage facilities based in different countries and a national and international transport network. Due to the increasingly competitive and global climate, these professionals are becoming a key figure in terms of the global strategy of the company. Whereas before they only handled transport and stocks, now they even participate in the management committees of the companies, providing new formulas to improve logistics processes.
Tasks
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Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 h