Logistics Specialist

Datwyler Group; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Datwyler in Querétaro is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to coordinate traffic, transportation, and logistics operations, ensuring the timely flow of materials and finished goods to and from the plant. You will collaborate with carriers, brokers, production, and customer service to meet delivery dates, manage costs, and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.

A degree in logistics or related field and 3–5 years of experience, with English proficiency, are preferred; ERP/SAP and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferably 3–5 years of experience in traffic, transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations in manufacturing.
• Intermediate to advanced English, able to communicate professionally with suppliers, customers, and international teams.
• Knowledge of ERP/SAP, Excel, Incoterms, and domestic/international transportation practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments of raw materials, components, supplies, and finished goods.
• Plan and assign transportation services according to production, customer, and supplier requirements.
• Monitor pickups, shipments, and deliveries through final destination.
• Coordinate operations with carriers, logistics providers, customs brokers, and other service providers.
• Ensure timely transportation capacity according to the shipping schedule.
• Manage and follow up on transportation disruptions, delays, rejections, claims, accidents, and other logistics incidents.
• Maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders regarding any deviation that could impact supply continuity or customer deliveries.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP/SAP or equivalent systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Datwyler’s high-tech elastomer components make a vital contribution to the safety, reliability and functionality of critical systems in billions of syringes and coffee capsules, in every second vehicle worldwide, and in energy-related applications. Datwyler serves highly regulated and technologically demanding markets, such as Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Industry.
With around 7,500 employees and 25 production sites on four continents, we work closely with customers from concept to series production. Our employees are at the heart of Datwyler. Guided by Mastery, Impact and Respect, we continuously improve, focus on meaningful results and collaborate with trust and openness.
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Primary function or overall purpose of the position

Coordinate and ensure the efficient execution of traffic, transportation, and logistics operations, ensuring the timely flow of materials and finished goods to and from the plant.

The position is responsible for supporting customer delivery requirements, optimizing transportation costs, coordinating logistics service providers, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures, legal requirements, and applicable domestic and international transportation and trade regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Traffic and Transportation Operations

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments of raw materials, components, supplies, and finished goods.
• Plan and assign transportation services according to production, customer, and supplier requirements.
• Monitor pickups, shipments, and deliveries through final destination.
• Coordinate operations with carriers, logistics providers, customs brokers, and other service providers.
• Ensure timely transportation capacity according to the shipping schedule.
• Manage and follow up on transportation disruptions, delays, rejections, claims, accidents, and other logistics incidents.
• Maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders regarding any deviation that could impact supply continuity or customer deliveries.

Planning and Delivery Performance

• Coordinate shipping priorities with Production, Warehouse, Planning, Customer Service, and other Supply Chain functions.
• Monitor compliance with committed delivery dates and schedules.
• Identify logistics risks that could impact operational continuity or customer service levels.
• Implement preventive and corrective actions to minimize delays and extraordinary costs.
• Support urgent or extraordinary shipments while minimizing their financial impact.

Supplier and Cost Management

• Evaluate carrier and logistics provider performance in terms of cost, quality, safety, and service level.
• Participate in transportation quotations and the evaluation and selection of transportation alternatives.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Review extraordinary charges, detention, demurrage, premium freight, and other cost deviations.
• Validate transportation and logistics services prior to the payment process according to internal procedures.
• Propose initiatives to reduce logistics costs without compromising customer service.

KPIs and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and monitor key performance indicators for traffic and logistics operations.
• Analyze performance deviations and develop appropriate action plans.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects related to transportation, material flow, and supply chain processes.
• Identify opportunities for load consolidation, route optimization, and transportation utilization.
• Maintain accurate and updated information for periodic performance reviews and management reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Preferably 3–5 years of experience in traffic, transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.

Languages:

Intermediate to advanced English, with the ability to communicate professionally with suppliers, customers, and international teams.

Technical Knowledge

• Domestic and international ground transportation operations.
• Import and export coordination.
• Logistics and foreign trade documentation.
• Carrier management and performance evaluation.
• Logistics cost control and analysis.
• Logistics performance indicators.
• Shipment planning and tracking.
• ERP/SAP or equivalent systems.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Incoterms.
• General knowledge of Mexican transportation and foreign trade requirements.

Be yourself at Datwyler

People make the difference at Datwyler. We offer a wide range of career and development opportunities in an international company where you can contribute your skills, ideas and experience. Together, we create an environment where people can grow and help shape our future.