Trade & Logistic Manager

About the Unit

Yara is the Norwegian company, world leader in the production and marketing of nitrogen fertilizers and industrial applications. Our mission is to feed the world responsibly and protect the planet. We have been present in Latin America since 1965 and have a global presence with more than 17,000 employees and sales in almost 160 countries. Our fertilizers, programs and technologies for crop nutrition increase yields, improve product quality and reduce the environmental impact of agricultural practices. Our industrial and environmental solutions improve air quality, reducing emissions from industry and transportation, and serve as a key ingredient in the production of a wide range of products. We foster a culture that promotes the safety of our employees, contractors and communities.
 

Responsibilities

- Together with the OperationsManager, this role will manage the overall supply chain operations in Yara Mexico. Both are responsible to lead the supply Chain of ~800kt of fertilizer, feed phosphate and industrial products.
- Accountable for the execution of the supply chain strategy in the Company to maximize efficiency, productivity and profitability.
- Lead and coordinate a team responsible for planning, sourcing, procurement, foreign trade, logistic operations and distribution to support and meet sales strategy and commercial commitments.
- Lead the S&OP / S&OE Processes and custody Inventory Days & Forecast Accuracy targets.
- Act as a partner for the Commercial teams to identify focal demand per site and final import destination.
- Design and lead the right distribution and fulfillment set up enabling high customer service standard.
- Lead the quay side and local trading businesses in close coordination with the Sourcing & Trading team in LATAM & Switzerland ensuring right alignment with Yara Mexico's Commercial strategy.
- Contribute with local negotiations and purchasing, as well as optimize the service plans with LATAM sourcing.
- Lead the implementation/improvement of best practices and programs in planning, sourcing, foreign trade, fulfilment/transportation.
- Establish and monitor Service Level Agreements between Supply Chain and Commercial areas. Drive process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Identify risks related to international market trends and prices volatility and implement strategies to mitigate it.
- Identify risks related to competitors sourcing strategy that could impact Yara’s profitability and design/execute contingency measures to mitigate them.  
- Ensure the execution of the Indirect Procurement guidelines.
- Leadership and execution of the fulfillment strategy.
- Represent Yara when necessary in the industry.
- Champion of safety, as well as ethics and compliance aligned to Yara Standards and policies.
- Ensure compliance with the Safety Principles, guidelines and HESQ standards established by the company, based on the Safe by Choice philosophy, as well as the applicable legal requirements.
 

Profile

-Bachelor/master degree in engineering, administration or similar,  preferably with Industrial orientation and Master or Postgraduate Course in Supply Chain
-Minimum 10 years of relevant field experience and 5 years leading teams
-Budget management
- Product Stewardship
- Lean Manufacturing
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Availability to travel
-High cultural awareness / adaptability / flexibility
 

Additional Information

"As a global organization we actively strive to reflect diversity in society. Therefore, we encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a work environment that accommodates equality of gender and allows combining professional development with the needs of a family or other personal circumstances."

Contact details

Ximena Quiroga
ximena.quiroga@yara.com

Brenda Salazar 
brenda.salazar@yara.com

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