Regional Logistics & Freight Excellence Manager

Sika; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 1,527,000 - 2,205,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika in the Americas is seeking a Regional Logistics & Freight Excellence Manager to drive transportation procurement, freight optimization, and logistics excellence across the LatAm North & Caribbean region. You will lead regional sourcing initiatives focused on Ocean Freight, develop standards, and optimize multi-country freight programs.

The role requires 5–7+ years in transportation procurement and a strong track record in cross-border logistics, TMS usage, and carrier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Strong experience managing multi-country transportation RFPs and carrier negotiations.
• Deep understanding of Ocean Freight markets across the Americas.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation markets, freight rates, capacity developments, and industry trends.
• Lead regional transportation tenders and sourcing initiatives, primarily for Ocean Freight.
• Develop and implement standardized transportation processes, policies, and governance across the Americas.
• Provide market intelligence and management reporting with recommendations for risk mitigation and cost optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, service levels, and total logistics costs.
• Lead end-to-end transportation RFPs and sourcing projects across multiple countries.
• Develop sourcing strategies, bid packages, lane structures, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, freight rates, and SLAs with carriers and logistics providers.
• Build and manage a high-performing carrier network that supports business requirements and growth.
• Monitor carrier performance through defined KPIs and drive corrective actions where required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Freight analytics

Cost optimization

Job description

Regional Logistics & Freight Excellence Manager

• Global Contract type: Permanent
• Area: Latam North & Caribbean
• Global Department: Supply Chain

Responsible for driving transportation procurement, freight optimization, and logistics excellence across the Americas. Leads regional sourcing initiatives with a primary focus on Ocean Freight while supporting transportation optimization across all modes where applicable. The role develops regional standards, carrier strategies, and transportation solutions to improve service, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor transportation markets, freight rates, capacity developments, and industry trends.
• Lead regional transportation tenders and sourcing initiatives, primarily for Ocean Freight.
• Develop and implement standardized transportation processes, policies, and governance across the Americas.
• Provide regular market intelligence and management reporting with recommendations for risk mitigation and cost optimization.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, service levels, and total logistics costs.
• Lead end-to-end transportation RFPs and sourcing projects across multiple countries.
• Develop sourcing strategies, bid packages, lane structures, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, freight rates, and service-level agreements with carriers and logistics providers.
• Build and manage a high-performing carrier network that supports business requirements and growth.
• Monitor carrier performance through defined KPIs and drive corrective actions where required.
• Lead end-to-end transportation RFPs and sourcing projects across multiple countries.
• Develop sourcing strategies, bid packages, lane structures, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, freight rates, and service-level agreements with carriers and logistics providers.
• Build and manage a high-performing carrier network that supports business requirements and growth.
• Monitor carrier performance through defined KPIs and drive corrective actions where required.

Transportation Systems & Analytics

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation digitalization initiatives.
• Maintain regional freight tables, transportation master data, and reporting standards.
• Develop transportation dashboards and performance analytics to support data-driven decision making.
• Support freight budgeting, forecasting, and savings tracking activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Strong experience managing multi-country transportation RFPs and carrier negotiations.
• Deep understanding of Ocean Freight markets and transportation networks across the Americas.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), freight analytics, and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of operating effectively in a region / matrix organization
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required, Portuguese is beneficial
• The ability to travel across region Americas as required.