- Own end-to-end supply chain performance across the Americas.
- Influence regional strategy and enterprise-wide transformation.
About Our Client
Our client is a global automotive manufacturer recognized for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and long-standing customer relationships. With a strong international presence, the organization delivers advanced solutions to leading OEMs and maintains a focus on continuous improvement, business performance, and operational effectiveness. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a complex, fast-paced environment while supporting strategic growth and supply chain transformation across the Americas.
Job Description
- Lead and execute supply chain strategies across the Americas region to support business goals and operational performance.
- Oversee Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and supply planning activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve service levels, working capital, and supply chain efficiency.
- Direct logistics, transportation, warehousing, customs, and distribution operations throughout the region.
- Ensure alignment between customer demand, production capabilities, inventory targets, and business objectives.
- Develop standardized supply chain processes and best practices across multi-site operations.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and operational excellence.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including inventory turns, forecast accuracy, service levels, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support business growth.
- Lead efforts to improve customer satisfaction through reliable supply execution and fulfillment performance.
- Manage regional supply chain budgets while supporting cost reduction, asset utilization, and working capital objectives.
- Build and develop high-performing teams across planning, logistics, inventory management, and customer fulfillment functions.
- Support organizational transformation initiatives and strengthen accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations, customs requirements, and applicable supply chain standards.
- Communicate supply chain performance, risks, and strategic initiatives to regional and global leadership teams.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading regional or multi-site supply chain operations across complex organizations.
- Strong expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, inventory management, logistics, transportation, warehousing, and customer fulfillment.
- Demonstrated track record of improving service levels, inventory performance, working capital, and operational efficiency.
- Experience leading supply chain transformation, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, inventory investments, and cost optimization programs.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in a global environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills.
- Experience within the automotive or advanced manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
- Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
What's on Offer
Competitive compensation package and superior employee benefits.