(Busqueda Urgente) Director Supply Chain Logistics...

Title : Director, Supply Chain & Logistics

Location : Merida, MX (In-Office required : Monday – Friday)

Reports To : Chief Operating Officer

ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED

About Balfour & Co.

Balfour & Co. is one of the world’s leading Collegiate and High School commencement services companies, offering innovative, personalized products like class jewelry, yearbooks, regalia, school uniforms and photography. With brands such as Balfour®, GradImages®, ArtCarved®, and more, we’ve been helping students celebrate life’s most meaningful moments since 1913. Balfour has around 4,000 employees and operates in 3 countries.

Position Summary :

You will be responsible for the strategic plan and implementation of the materials purchasing, logistics and warehousing policies and procedures to develop a purchasing program for the entire Company. In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations and Finance, to create effective business plans.

Essential Position Functions :

• Oversee shipping methods such as air freight, trucking, rail, or marine transport.
• Oversee Brokers and Customs to ensure on time delivery every destination.
• Direct all activities for shipping and receiving functions.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, delivery time, and customer service.
• Develop annual budgets and long-term strategic plans, including capital expenditures.
• Review reports regarding inventory levels and pricing strategies to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Monitor all aspects of the supply chain to ensure that goals are being met.
• Manage a team of supply chain specialists who are responsible for planning and executing supply chain activities.
• Continuous improvement of efficiency in the supply chain process.
• Develop, communicate, and manage procurement policies, procedures, and programs.
• Establish standards for and lead bid process and direct purchase process for entire organization to include manufacturing and corporate areas (machinery, raw goods, supplies, etc.) to include bid details, budget, cost analysis.
• Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly.
• Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
• Resolve issues quickly and efficiently (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents).
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.

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