LATAM Logistics Strategy Director

Empresaconfidencial; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresaconfidencial, based in Querétaro, seeks an Associate Director of Commercial Logistics LATAM to lead distribution centers, imports/exports, and outbound transportation across LATAM. The role requires building a high-performing team, driving cost-competitive operations, and aligning logistics with customer-focused outcomes.

The successful candidate will develop long-term strategies, implement innovative models, and collaborate with global teams to enhance service levels and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking and driving transformational change.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS, and data analytics tools.
• Robust understanding of WMS, TMS and Workforce Management applications, SAP, MS Dynamics 365 or similar ERP system required.
• Experience in applying Good Distribution Practices (GDP) to warehouse operations.
• 3PL Management experience, including contracting, negotiation, and operational oversight.
• Accountability for distribution center startups, transfers, and exits.
• Experience with Network Design, Warehouse Technology, and LEAN principles.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Lead change management efforts to support transformation and growth.
• Oversee, drives and manage transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management across all regions.
• Develops annual warehouse budgets. Manages operational expenses relative to distribution operations; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Works with the regional and global logistics teams to drive competitive costs across the logistics and transportation modes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics, KPIs, and lean methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop and execute a long-term logistics strategy aligned with corporate objectives and customer needs.
• Identify and implement innovative logistics models and technologies to improve efficiency, agility, and scalability.
• Continuously assess global logistics trends and proactively adapt strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Design logistics solutions that enhance the customer experience, reduce lead times, and improve service levels.
• Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to ensure logistics supports a seamless end-to-end customer journey.
• Ensures all policies, practices and standards are consistent with business objectives and supports a multi-site operating environment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between logistics and internal stakeholders including Sales, Finance, IT, Global Suppl Chain and Manufacturing.
• Build strong relationships with external partners, including 3PLs, carriers, and suppliers, to ensure service excellence and cost optimization.
• Communicate logistics performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and persuasively to executive leadership.

Skills

10+ years experience

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP/WMS/TMS knowledge

GDP understanding

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

SAP

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Empresaconfidencial, based in Querétaro, seeks an Associate Director of Commercial Logistics LATAM to lead distribution centers, imports/exports, and outbound transportation across LATAM. The role requires building a high-performing team, driving cost-competitive operations, and aligning logistics with customer-focused outcomes.

The successful candidate will develop long-term strategies, implement innovative models, and collaborate with global teams to enhance service levels and operational