Director of Operations & Logistics

ReKruiting Advisors LLC.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ReKruiting Advisors LLC. seeks a Director of Operations & Logistics to lead global logistics, inventory, and operations across regions. You will optimize processes, ensure compliance, and drive cost efficiency while managing cross-border trades and cold chain requirements.

You will implement Lean Six Sigma and digitalization initiatives, collaborating with Finance and Tech to connect operational metrics with financial performance, and lead multicultural teams across borders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics leadership.
• Proven track record managing ocean freight and cross-border logistics across the Americas.
• Experience with imports/exports between the U.S., Mexico, and LATAM.
• Background in process improvement and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize logistics, inventory, and operations to boost efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee international flows including U.S.–Mexico cross-border trade and LATAM ocean freight, with cold chain focus.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma and digitalization initiatives to increase scalability and cut costs.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology to align KPIs with financial results.
• Manage vendor relationships with carriers, brokers, and cold storage partners to optimize cost-to-serve and service quality.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across multicultural teams.
• Drive automation and ERP/TMS adoption for real-time visibility and decision making.

Skills

Logistics Leadership

Cross-border Trade

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/TMS Adoption

Vendor Negotiation

Job description

Director of Operations & Logistics

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize logistics, inventory, and operational processes to ensure efficiency, reliability, and compliance across all regions.
• Oversee international logistics flows — including U.S.–Mexico cross-border trade and ocean freight into LATAM — ensuring adherence to cold chain protocols and global regulations.
• Implement process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digitalization) to drive efficiency, scalability, and cost savings.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology to integrate data, systems, and KPIs that connect operational performance to financial results.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate with carriers, brokers, and cold storage partners to optimize cost-to-serve and service quality.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, leading multicultural teams across borders.
• Drive automation and ERP/TMS adoption to enable real-time visibility and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics leadership, ideally within multinational or large-scale environments.
• Proven track record managing ocean freight and cross-border logistics across the Americas.
• Strong experience in imports/exports, especially between the U.S., Mexico, and LATAM.
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma) and digital transformation.
• Background in the Food & Beverage industry and experience handling refrigerated or frozen products.
• Bilingual English–Spanish (Portuguese a plus).