Import And Export Logistics Analyst-Latam

Tricon Energy; San Pedro Garza García; Presencial; MXN 650.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bilingual work environment?

Employee development programs?

Descripción de la vacante

Whirlpool Corporation in Mexico is seeking a logistics and imports coordinator to manage the end-to-end importation of components for MX manufacturing. You will coordinate customs brokers, carriers, external warehouses, and process partners, driving improvement initiatives and ensuring on-time delivery through collaboration with third-party providers and Whirlpool functions.

The role requires strong communication, English and Spanish proficiency, and a background in supply chain or logistics.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, logistics, business management or related field.
• Demonstrated job history: 2+ years at the same company
• Ability to work in a professional office environment 5 days per week
• Strong communication skills including both written and verbal
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

Responsabilidades

• + Drive resolution of issues between suppliers, carriers, warehouses and Whirlpool stakeholders to protect cost and service
• + Respond to process partner and supplier questions and issues in a timely manner
• + Log non-standard spend across international transportation and support root-cause analysis
• + Collaborate with Finance on P4G efforts and provide financial outlooks of spend
• + Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• + Provide accurate shipping instructions to carriers and suppliers for ocean/air shipments
• + Create and track FedEx shipment labels for imports into MX facilities
• + Manage supplier/carrier performance and drive process improvements

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional demeanor

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/logistics/business

Herramientas

Google tools

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

**Requisition ID:** 72657
**About Whirlpool Corporation**
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant
pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen
and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving
needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,
JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

**The team you will be a part of**
The Supply and Logistics team is responsible for keeping the appropriate levels of materials and/or stock supplies with the aim to maximize inventory control and company sales. Organizes deliveries to meet given deadlines and customer expectations. Supervises and tracks the flow of materials and products from suppliers throughout the organization.

**This role in summary**
This position is responsible for coordination of Customs Brokers, Logistics Providers, External Warehouses, and Whirlpool process partners on the importation of components for Whirlpool Mexico's manufacturing facilities from overseas suppliers. This position is responsible for identifying and executing strategic initiatives and analyses involving North American import operations to include end to end ownership from point of origin through delivery to final destination. Duties will also involve heavy root cause analysis of issues and process improvements. This role will require collaboration with third party logistics providers, overseas suppliers, and various Whirlpool functions. This position will also serve as backup to the other members of the group as needed and work collectively with other International Operations team members on identifying and implementing process improvements.

**Your responsibilities will include**

• + **Driving resolution of issues** between suppliers, ocean carriers, VMI warehouses, manufacturing factories, freight forwarders, customs brokers and Whirlpool material planning that jeopardizes best cost.
• + **Prompt response to questions and issues** escalated to our team from process partners and suppliers
• + **Mitigation and logging of all non-standard spend** across International transportation areas and drive root cause resolution.
• + **Lead activities related to P4G and Finance.** Gather necessary information and create accurate financial outlooks of spend, analyze gaps to OL, monitor and mitigate any non-standard spend.
• + **Identify the root cause of issues** and put steps in place for resolution.
• + **Provide correct shipping instructions to carriers and suppliers** for ocean and air expedites
• + **Creation of FedEx shipment labels** for import of components for MX manufacturing
• + **Provide best cost quotes for freight costs**
• + **Coordinate/Consult on one off shipments for plant** related projects for manufacturing plants (ie for tooling) ensuring spend is appropriately recorded in project budgets.
• + **Monitor supplier/carrier shipping activity** to identify opportunities to optimize or consolidate.
• + **Streamline and coordinate the importation of materials** ensuring proper documentation and compliance with all applicable legal requirements.
• + **Provide visibility of ocean activity to process partners** across Supply Chain functions
• + **Lead 3PL and carrier performance management** and drive compliance and improvement
• + **Manage the revolving funding of the IMMEX provider** for third party charges to Whirlpool's broker.
• + **Provide the Customs Broker with the necessary documentation** to facilitate customs clearance.
• + **Liaison to Foreign Trade team** on the efficient customs clearance process and timely delivery of product.
• + **Maintain an up-to-date database of part numbers to be imported** , including the information required for set up for Carte Porte and have been classified for customs clearance.
• + **Create and track Purchase Orders (POs) for freight** transportation expenses to cover anticipated freight, broker, and terminal handling charges incurred at the port.
• + **Review Customs Broker expense accounts and Carrier invoices** to ensure compliance with assigned rates.
• + **Oversee Imports Key Performance Indicators (KPI)** to include timeliness, and accuracy of activities. Drive corrective actions to meet or exceed agreed upon KPIs
• + **Allocate the annual Global Ocean bids to suppliers** by assigning volume and suppliers to each lane and communicate final allocation to suppliers and carriers.
• + **Drive standardization in process/visibility reporting** and introduce improvements based on process partner needs
• + **Coordinate the daily activities of the drivers** assigned to the manufacturing plants for local deliveries and process their payroll.
• + **Involvement in WCM** (World Class Manufacturing) activities (Kaizens, improvements, and improvement projects) as time allows.

**Minimum requirements**

• + Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, logistics, business management or related field
• + Demonstrated Job History at the same company for 2+ years
• + Ability to work in professional manner in the office 5 days per week
• + Strong communication skills including formal and informal and both written and verbal
• + English and Spanish language proficiency

**Preferred skills and experiences**

• + In depth knowledge of import operations and international transportation for Mexico Importation
• + Strong problem solving skills and resourcefulness for resolution and finding subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist
• + Financial knowledge of budget management, outlooking future spend and gap analysis
• + Demonstrated service-oriented attitude and proactive approach to tasks
• + Ability to work independently and properly prioritize workloads and other assignments
• + Ability to multi-task timely/accurately with strong organization skills and attention to detail
• + Ability to collaborate cross functionally
• + Ability to make sound fact-based decisions in a timely manner even in the face of ambiguity
• + Ability to think strategically
• + Strong communication skills with leadership and process partners to promote collaboration
• + Project Management skills
• + Strong working knowledge of computers and software including: Google tools / MS Office apps
• + International / multicultural experience is desirable

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.