Warehouse Specialist - Mexico Operations

Metso; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work possibilities

Global incentive program tied to goals

Annual leave 15 days

Job summary

Metso seeks a Warehouse Specialist for Mexico Operations in Irapuato. You will manage the 3PL partner, oversee warehousing, packaging, and value-added services, and drive continuous improvement to cost, productivity, and service quality.

You’ll report to the Head of Warehousing, NCA, and collaborate across the regional logistics network. The role supports hybrid work arrangements, travel up to 30%, and requires strong stakeholder engagement, lean practices, and experience in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics and warehousing, including managing warehouse operations, processes, and third-party logistics partners.
• Strong management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead projects, contracts, and cross-functional initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse processes, systems, and operational best practices.
• Experience applying Lean continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence and efficiency gains.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset, with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SAP S/4HANA and fluency in both Spanish and English; travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day warehouse operations and the performance of 3PL logistics partners across warehousing, packaging, and value-added services. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational performance, service levels, and customer support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost-efficiency, productivity, and service quality using Lean methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and promote a strong safety culture within warehouse operations.
• Analyze warehouse performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement process and system optimizations.
• Monitor warehouse processes, inventory flows, and logistics activities to ensure operational excellence and reliable execution.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with logistics service providers and key business stakeholders.
• Support strategic warehousing initiatives and perform additional operational tasks as required to meet business objectives.

Skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder engagement

Lean continuous improvement

Warehouse operations

Communication and negotiation

Independent work

Strategic thinking

Bilingual Spanish/English (Nice-to-Hav

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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Warehouse Specialist - Mexico Operations

Primary Location: Irapuato, GUA, MX

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:11/01/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Warehouse Specialist (Mexico Operations) to join our Services (SVS) Global Logistics Operations (GLO) - NCA Warehouse team. You will be responsible for managing the 3PL logistics partner in our Mexico Distribution Center, including warehousing, packaging, and value-added services, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. This involves overseeing warehouse operations, optimizing processes and systems, enhancing cost-efficiency, and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards. Your role plays a crucial part in improving warehouse performance and service delivery across the region, which will contribute to enhanced customer support, operational efficiency, and business success. In this position, you will report to the Head of Warehousing, NCA.

This position is mainly located inIrapuato, Mexico, although other Metso locations may be considered. We are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options; however, the role involves up to 30% travel, including international travel.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of warehouse logistics professionals who are passionate about delivering high-performing aftermarket distribution center operations and continuously improving logistics services. We are currently working on enhancing warehouse operational performance, cost-efficiency, and service solutions, while also managing warehousing, packaging, value-added services, and continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

We collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as 3PL logistics partners, warehouse teams, operations leaders, and cross-functional business stakeholders. Our team culture is all about open and honest communication, collaboration, safety, continuous improvement, inclusion, and shared success. The members of our team are located in Mexico, North and Central America, and across Metso's global logistics network.

What you’ll do

• Oversee and manage day-to-day warehouse operations and the performance of 3PL logistics partners across warehousing, packaging, and value-added services.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational performance, service levels, and customer support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost-efficiency, productivity, and service quality using Lean methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and promote a strong safety culture within warehouse operations.
• Analyze warehouse performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement process and system optimizations.
• Monitor warehouse processes, inventory flows, and logistics activities to ensure operational excellence and reliable execution.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with logistics service providers and key business stakeholders.
• Support strategic warehousing initiatives and perform additional operational tasks as required to meet business objectives.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in logistics and warehousing, including managing warehouse operations, processes, and third-party logistics partners.
• Strong management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead projects, contracts, and cross-functional initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse processes, systems, and operational best practices.Experience applying Lean continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence and efficiency gains.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset, combined with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SAP S/4HANA and fluency in both Spanish and English. Ability to travel within the region up to 30% of the time.

What’s in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose‑led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to occupational healthcare, wellbeing programs, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and a global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working possibilities to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning opportunities, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in Mexico, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits planHealthy living rewards
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Get in touch

For more information, please contact Hugo Flores, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [e-mail]

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.