Main Objective
• Responsible for developing short and long term objectives to optimize overall supply chain processes. Implement best practices focused on supply chain cost reductions and service improvements.
• Ensure that the supply chain is performing at maximum efficiency in the areas of planning, logistics, customer service, quality, costs, foreign trade and procurement areas across the Central America region (7 Countries).
• Integrate a high performing team through People management success. Lead all people from different supply chain areas.
II.- EDUCATION
• Four year Bachelor's Degree, Master in Logistics, or MBA
• 5+ years experience in supply chain and materials management in a manufacturing environment
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or ISM CPM certification preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience, including JIT (Just in time) production and TQM (Total Quality Management)
• Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish)
IV.- COMPETENCIES
Basics
1. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions, organizations and suppliers/vendors.
2. Proven ability to lead people, organizations and cross-functional teams
3. Demonstrated project management skills
4. Highly adaptable and flexible to accept new ideas, people and procedures
5. Ability to establish organizational objectives and relevant metrics
6. Effective negotiating skills
7. Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
8. Implementation of Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management programs
9. Familiarity with MRP planning hierarchy
10. Leadership skills
11. Customer service orientation
12. Decision making skills
Desirables
1. Experience in a multi-plant, multi-distribution center environment a plus
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Materials and Supply Chain Management concepts, procurement and distribution strategies, seed industry/technology trends.
3. Implementation of Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management programs
4. Strong analytical skills to make fact-based decisions and quantitative projections
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