Operations Leader Colombia - Jefe de operaciones.

ADECCO COLOMBIA S A; Bogotá; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ADECCO COLOMBIA S A in Bogotá seeks a Senior Operations Leader to oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including imports, warehousing, distribution, and customer service. You will target cost optimization, process improvements, and regulatory compliance while developing a high-performing team.

The role requires a degree in Industrial Engineering with a postgraduate in Supply Chain, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and 5+ years of leadership experience across logistics and customer

Qualifications

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

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

Excel

Power BI

English

Leadership

Project management

Data analytics

Education

BSc Industrial Engineering

Master in Supply Chain / Operations Management

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.