LOGISTICS AND PURCHASING ASSISTANT

CT PACK; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 40,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading packaging solutions company in Puebla, Mexico, is seeking an Assistant with a focus on logistics and purchasing. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and fluency in English. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, sourcing suppliers, managing invoices, and coordinating imports. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and an intermediate proficiency in Excel. The role offers an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Fluent English is required.
• Knowledge of purchasing techniques, negotiation, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and communicate needs to suppliers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to company processes.
• Proactive, problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Track and control invoices and payments.
• Support purchasing processes from requisition to delivery.
• Coordinate imports and international shipments.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and follow up on orders.
• Generate purchase orders and manage ERP system.
• Control inventory and assist in demand forecasting.
• Research vendors, obtain quotes, and process purchase orders.
• Arrange shipments and manage customs clearance.
• Update databases and resolve discrepancies.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Proactive

Multitask

Adaptability and flexibility

Time management and prioritization

Problem-solving & initiative

Collaboration & teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree or related field in logistics, administration, industrial engineering, international trade, purchasing

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

CT Pack, based in Ferrara, Italy, is a leader in designing and manufacturing integrated, customizable packaging systems and automation for ice cream, chocolate, and bakery products. As part of Aretè Cocchi Technology, CT Pack is part of a group with manufacturing and commercial centers across several countries and a sales reach in over 100 countries.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role in Puebla city:

Assistant with experience in logistics, imports, and purchasing, with an administrative focus, to support the area’s daily operations and strategic supplier management, including technical purchases.

Main Responsibilities

• Tracking and administrative control of invoices and payments.
• Support in purchasing processes, from requisition to receipt of materials and services.
• Coordination and tracking of imports and international shipments.
• Sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation with local and international suppliers, including technical components.
• Maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring timely follow-up on purchase orders.
• Generating purchase orders and managing the ERP system.
• Controlling inventory related to purchases and supporting demand forecasting.
• Procurement: Researching vendors, obtaining quotes, processing purchase orders (POs), negotiating prices, and managing supplier relationships.
• Logistics: Arranging incoming/outgoing shipments, tracking deliveries, coordinating with carriers, and managing customs clearance if applicable.
• Administration: Updating databases, maintaining accurate records, resolving invoicing/shipping discrepancies, and managing related paperwork.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or related field in logistics, administration, industrial engineering, international trade, purchasing, or related areas.

• Fluent English.
• Knowledge: Purchasing techniques, negotiation, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and communicate needs to the supplier.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the company's specific processes.
• Positive attitude and effective interpersonal skills with suppliers and internal departments.
• Proactive, problem‑solving skills, and strong communication abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, including data analysis and purchasing reports.

Skills

• Effective communication.
• Customer service orientation.
• Proactive.
• Multitask.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Problem‑solving & initiative.
• Collaboration & teamwork.
• Ability to work well in a team under pressure.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.