Supply Chain Manager

Jotun; Veracruz; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy training

Career development opportunities

Team-building activities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jotun Mexico, S.A. de C.V. seeks a strategic Supply Chain Leader to elevate planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and related operations in a non-manufacturing environment.

You will lead diverse teams, ensure compliance with ISO standards and Jotun’s HSEQ system, and drive continuous improvement through the Jotun Operations System and KPIs. The role requires strong bilingual communication, ERP proficiency, and a track record of OTIF and cost control, with a focus on regional alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management within distribution/wholesale operations, non-manufacturing environment.
• Logistics & Transportation expertise: proven experience managing freight, route optimization, and last-mile delivery of commercial products.
• ERP proficiency required.
• Warehouse & Inventory Management: experience in demand planning, inventory optimization, and cycle count procedures for fast-moving goods.
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning to align commercial demand with supply availability.
• Cost control: demonstrated ability to manage and optimize transportation, warehousing, and inventory carrying costs.
• Foreign trade (import/export processes).
• Sourcing strategies.
• Purchase order cycle.
• Bilingual Spanish/English: written and verbal communication skills required for regional coordination.
• Leadership: experience managing warehouse, transportation, and planning teams. Strong stakeholder management with Sales, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Customer service orientation with proven ability to maintain high OTIF and fill rates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations teams in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach, and guide its members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs.
• Lead the Operations functions by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that Operations activities comply with local laws and regulations, such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun’s HSEQ Management system.
• Responsible for HSEQ within the area of responsibility
• Initiate, drive, and follow-up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.
• Arrange and participate in management meetings to coordinate activities and improvement projects.
• Ensure close and efficient daily cooperation between all Operational functions.
• Develop the Operations areas by initiating capital investments and budgets in accordance with Jotun standards to meet requirements for HSE and capacity while maximizing Jotun’s competitive advantage.
• Initiate and drive cross-functional planning and cooperation to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
• Ensure efficient Logistics setup to meet customers’ current and future needs, efficient stock management, and quality control of RM, packaging, and FG.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

S&OP coordination

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Lead and elevate our Supply Chain function, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and related operations functions (excluding manufacturing/production), while aligning local, regional, and corporate objectives. If you are ready to make a real impact and shape the future of supply chain excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Operations teams in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach, and guide its members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs.

• Lead the Operations functions by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that Operations activities comply with local laws and regulations, such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun’s HSEQ Management system.

• Responsible for HSEQ within the area of responsibility

• Initiate, drive, and follow-up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.

• Arrange and participate in management meetings to coordinate activities and improvement projects.

• Ensure close and efficient daily cooperation between all Operational functions.

• Develop the Operations areas by initiating capital investments and budgets in accordance with Jotun standards to meet requirements for HSE and capacity while maximizing Jotun’s competitive advantage.

• Initiate and drive cross-functional planning and cooperation to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.

• Ensure efficient Logistics setup to meet customers’ current and future needs, efficient stock management, and quality control of RM, packaging, and FG.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management within distribution/wholesale operations, non-manufacturing environment
• Logistics & Transportation expertise: proven experience managing freight, route optimization, and last-mile delivery of commercial products.
• ERP proficiency required
• Warehouse & Inventory Management: experience in demand planning, inventory optimization, and cycle count procedures for fast-moving goods
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning to align commercial demand with supply availability.
• Cost control: demonstrated ability to manage and optimize transportation, warehousing, and inventory carrying costs.
• Foreign trade (import/export processes)
• Sourcing strategies
• Purchase order cycle
• Bilingual Spanish/English: written and verbal communication skills required for regional coordination.
• Leadership: experience managing warehouse, transportation, and planning teams. Strong stakeholder management with Sales, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Customer service orientation with proven ability to maintain high OTIF and fill rates.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team-building and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

14.12.2026

WHO WE ARE

Our operations in the AMERICAS (North America, Central America and South America) began in the 70’s in the USA and later expanded to Brazil (1998) and later to Mexico (2015). Today with a factory in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) and direct sales operations in the US (Houston) and Mexico (Vera Cruz), the AMERICAS region is strategically located and is active in the Marine and Protective segments. With a promising market for our products and our brand, we have the ambition to expand to other countries in the region. We believe that real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. And WE make it happen!

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. Jotun was founded in Norway in 1926, and after great domestic success, an international expansion started in 1962 which has since taken Jotun all around the world. Jotun began its activity in Mexico from July 2015 as a Distribution Office and has become an important market for the growth and development of the brand in both the Marine and Protective segments. Jotun Mexico focuses on the Marine and Protective segments. Jotun protects property and make its mark on your surroundings, from large ships to beautiful structures. Do you want to join us and MAKE Y/OUR MARK?

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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