Logistics Manager

Confidentiel; Barueri; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel in São Paulo is seeking a senior Logistics Manager to lead the distribution network and steer a high-performing team. You will develop a unified strategy across warehouses and 3PL partners, ensuring cost control and service levels.

Role requires advanced English, strong supply chain experience, and proven leadership. The position focuses on process improvements using LEAN/5S and cross-department collaboration to drive results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree nice to have.
• Advanced English skills required; interview conducted in English.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong supply chain and 3PL experience across industries, different states, and with various networks.
• LEAN, 5S process improvement experience.
• Understanding of P&L levers.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and presentation skills.
• Consultative, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage operational and strategic aspects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Logistics Team to develop and implement a consistent distribution strategy based on a global framework.
• Manage warehouse and transportation costs to meet budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure service levels and KPI achievement for customers.
• Oversee inventory levels and product code lifecycle (FIFO).
• Develop and implement process improvements (LEAN, 5S).
• Liaise with suppliers and use Tender & SLA processes.
• Ensure effective communications and teamwork within and across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced English

SAP

Lean / 5S

P&L levers

Negotiation

Communication

Team management

3PL experience

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Responsible for the leadership, development and coaching of Logistics Team Members
• Responsible for the leadership of the Logistics Team to develop and implement a consistent distribution strategy based on global framework
• Development and implementation of communications to achieve continual improvement of our logistics and distribution value and position.
• Manages warehouse and transportation costs to set budgets, productivity KPI
• Manages service to the customer through meeting / exceeding set service levels, KPI
• Manages Inventory levels and product code life, (FIFO)
• Manages staff resources according to underlying current & future sales trends / set KPI
• Liaise and negotiate with Suppliers, (use of Corporate Tender & SLA process)
• Ensures effective communications & teamwork within department and inter department

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, a Master's degree is a nice to have
• Advanced English skills are required; the first interview will be conducted in English
• SAP knowledge is a plus
• Strong supply chain and third party logistics provider experience, distribution and transportation network knowledge, and commercial competence managing operations with different industries, different states, 3PL
• Extensive and proven competence in process improvement (LEAN, 5S)
• Understanding of P&L levers (what influences where)
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and presentation skills
• Has demonstrated consultative, influencing and negotiation skills
• Able to manage operational and strategic aspects concurrently