Operations Leader Colombia

Computrabajo; Bogotá; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Computrabajo in Bogotá, Colombia seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Operations Leader to drive end-to-end supply chain activities including inventory, imports, warehousing, and distribution. You will lead demand planning, implement risk-mitigation strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance while coaching multifunctional teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and 5+ years of leadership experience in supply chain, logistics or operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• Upper-intermediate English proficiency.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, operations and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, warehousing, importation, and distribution processes.
• Lead demand planning and replenishment activities.
• Develop inventory and risk mitigation strategies across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, customs brokers, and transportation partners.
• Control departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor operational KPIs and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to align operational strategies.
• Lead multifunctional teams and support talent development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Position Purpose:

Lead the Colombian operations, ensuring the efficient execution of supply chain activities, including inventory management, imports, warehousing, distribution, regulatory affairs, and customer service. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, cost optimization, continuous improvement, and team development to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, warehousing, importation, and distribution processes.
• Lead demand planning and replenishment activities.
• Develop inventory and risk mitigation strategies across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, customs brokers, and transportation partners.
• Control departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor operational KPIs and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to align operational strategies.
• Lead multifunctional teams and support talent development and succession planning

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related fields.
• Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• Upper-intermediate English proficiency.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.
• More than 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, and customer service.
• More than 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management, leadership, change management, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills.