Operations Manager – Mexico

Wagstaff Recruitment; Mexico; On-site; MXN 1,695,000 - 2,203,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment client, a premium liquor brand, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee supply chain, procurement, logistics and sustainability across Mexico in a permanent role.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in supply chain or operations within FMCG, strong supplier management and negotiation skills, and experience with packaging and dry goods procurement. Fluent in English and Spanish and able to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations.
• Experience in liquor, alcohol beverages, FMCG, or a similar industry.
• Strong supplier management, sourcing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with packaging and dry goods procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, inventory, production planning, and logistics across Mexico.
• Oversee suppliers, 3PL partners, freight, and warehousing.
• Negotiate pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure products and materials move efficiently between production sites and markets.
• Track costs, inventory, and supply chain performance.
• Support the brand’s sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Logistics

Negotiation

Sustainability

Supplier management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Mexico
Salary: $100,000–$130,000

Our client is a fast-growing premium liquor brand expanding its global presence. They are looking for an Operations Manager to oversee supply chain, procurement, logistics, and sustainability across Mexico.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations.
• Experience in liquor, alcohol beverages, FMCG, or a similar industry.
• Strong supplier management, sourcing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with packaging and dry goods procurement.
• Commercially minded, organized, and confident working independently.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

What You’ll Do

• Manage procurement, inventory, production planning, and logistics across Mexico.
• Oversee suppliers, 3PL partners, freight, and warehousing.
• Negotiate pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure products and materials move efficiently between production sites and markets.
• Track costs, inventory, and supply chain performance.
• Support the brand’s sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Job Tenure: Permanent