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Bacardi

Produces, markets, and distributes spirits worldwide

Logistics Senior Manager Latin America

Inventory Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTultitlán de Mariano Escobedo, State of Mexico, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field is required.
  • Typically, at least 8 years of experience in logistics management, optimization, and process improvement within a complex, multinational organization is required.
  • Strong analytical skills are required.
  • Experience with SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA) and logistics modules SAP LE-TRA, SAP TM, SAP IBP, and SAP EWM is required.
  • Field experience in warehousing and transportation operations and knowledge of key logistics players in Latin America are required.
  • International trade experience as a core responsibility or through a direct working relationship is required.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics providers and external transportation suppliers is required, along with understanding of contract best practices and performance tracking processes.
  • Experience managing logistics in Mexico is required; experience serving modern and traditional trade customers is desirable.
  • Project management skills to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and deliver results within specified timelines are required.
  • Leadership abilities to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at various organizational levels are required.
  • Communication and presentation skills to convey complex concepts and insights to technical and non-technical audiences are required.
  • A proactive mindset and demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions are required.
  • Financial literacy to manage budgets, optimize costs, and measure performance is required.
  • Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and evaluate return on investment is required.
  • Ability to drive and own a change agenda to improve and harmonize processes is required.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
  • A broad perspective and global mindset are required.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to manage global logistics across regions and countries are required.
  • Commitment to staying updated with logistics and supply chain industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies is required.
  • Commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and integrity in business dealings is required.
  • Ability to foster belonging and help people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become is required.
  • Self-awareness, reflection, and understanding of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact on others are required.
  • Ability to understand and relate to people and navigate difficult situations to support collective performance is required.
  • Ability to deliver results in new situations by inspiring teams and building confidence is required.
  • Ability to think critically about complex problems, make new connections, think strategically while executing, and bring creativity to challenges is required.
  • Curiosity, willingness to experiment, ability to handle change, and a growth and learning mindset are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead logistics across Latin America, managing warehouse, transportation, and international trade operations and a regional team of logistics professionals.
  • Own local transportation and warehouse budget lines within distribution costs.
  • Design, improve, and operate the logistics network in Latin America.
  • Continuously assess the network, including warehouse number and locations, operating models, capacity, shifts, flexibility, and transportation partners.
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Global Logistics to define and adopt global and local logistics partners.
  • Provide logistics solutions to support Latin America route-to-market initiatives.
  • Collaborate with customers, commercial teams, and logistics teams to develop plans that improve service and logistics efficiency for all parties.
  • Drive the environmental, social, and governance agenda for Latin America and lead logistics-network decarbonization.
  • Build the annual budget for the regional scope and drive the Cost to Serve agenda to improve distribution costs.
  • Own Cost to Serve initiatives in the Gross Margin Excellence process, deliver committed savings, and develop and lead a project pipeline for continued cost optimization.
  • Oversee logistics partner execution of import and export processes in Mexico, Brazil, Panama, and the Dominican Republic; local retailer deliveries in Brazil and Mexico; and operation of seven warehouses, including five operated by third-party logistics providers and two operated by Bacardi employees in Mexico.
  • Lead regional governance with Sales, Customer Service, and Planning to ensure service performance and resolve issues.
  • Oversee inventory control and accuracy, reverse logistics, and internal controls for revenue recognition and inventory management policies.
  • Negotiate logistics discounts and other logistics-related customer charges.
  • Own Latin America logistics performance, including on-time-in-full, Cost to Serve, claims, productivity, and transport utilization metrics.
  • Define the organization, succession plans, performance assessments, and career and development plans for regional logistics professionals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate logistics risks, including supply chain disruptions and system failures, and establish contingency plans to ensure operational continuity.
  • Lead the design and implementation of standardized logistics processes, best practices, and performance metrics across Latin America.
  • Evaluate existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions to optimize logistics operations using advanced analytics, partnering with IT and analytics functions to improve decision-making.
  • Oversee implementation, upgrades, and improved use of available technologies to ensure Latin America follows company global standards.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, sales, and customer service teams to align logistics optimization initiatives with broader business objectives and facilitate coordination and implementation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Portuguese language proficiency is desirable but not required.
  • Experience serving modern and traditional trade customers is desirable.

About the Company

Bacardi

Produces, markets, and distributes spirits worldwide

Bacardi Limited is a privately held global spirits company that produces, markets, and distributes a wide range of spirits and wines. It owns more than 200 brands, including BACARDÍ rum, PATRÓN tequila, GREY GOOSE vodka, DEWAR’S Scotch, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, MARTINI vermouth, and CAZADORES tequila, with production facilities in multiple countries and products sold in over 160 markets. The products come from blending and aging raw ingredients like sugarcane, agave, grains, and botanicals, then bottling and distributing them worldwide. It differentiates itself by being family-owned, which supports long-term planning, and by maintaining a diverse brand portfolio across many categories; its goal is to grow its brand portfolio, expand into new markets and categories, and operate responsibly and sustainably.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hamilton, Bermuda
Founded
1862

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