Job Description

MISSION: Ensure the effective execution and control of the activities corresponding to logistics processes, provide support to cross-cutting areas, always seeking to fulfill the promise of service and seeking profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guarantee compliance with the territory's logistics profitability plan.
• Ensure the proper functioning of the logistics operator in accordance with the contract and operating conditions previously agreed upon.
• Strengthen the relationship with the logistics operator, seeking the continuous improvement of processes and the constant search for efficiency in time and costs.
• Participate actively with the other territories, seeking elements of synergy and cooperation.
• Propose and actively participate in process improvements under their responsibility

RECEIPT AND LIQUIDATION OF CONTAINERS

• Verify the correct entry of containers in SAP and Logistics Operators
• Enter imports into the SAP-SIUX
• Reception, validation and processing of Broker’s and Carrier’s invoices
• Settle and file imports
• Communicate news to the Supply Chain Analyst
• In case of any novelty with PT on receipt, damaged boxes, wrong labels, PLT loading, etc.; must communicate to the Supply Chain Analyst who will determine the action plan to follow
• Execution and monitoring of the plan in the previous point

ORDER PROCESSING AND BILLING: (TX – LAREDO – CA – WALMART)

• Carry out the billing process daily through the SAP ERP platform, making the necessary adjustments to each invoice so that the customer receives the order with negotiated prices and quantities.
• Transmits or prepare the orders to the logistics operator for its internal process in the warehouse.
• Transmit customer invoices to the different platforms.
• Have permanent communication with the commercial team regarding follow-up or news related to the process.
• Responsible for the correct use of price list and handling of exceptions in prices when this is required

MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORT AND DELIVERY OF ORDERS

• Coordinate profitable deliveries with adequate service levels
• Consecution of transport for the deliveries that require it
• Support to drivers and commercial team
• Constant monitoring of pending orders in the warehouse
• Establish control procedures to minimize customer returns of products in good condition at the time of the delivery
• Control and administration of the leased vehicles assigned to the territory

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

• Responsible for coordinating and participating in the physical taking of cyclical and total inventories when this is scheduled in conjunction with the operator
• Responsible for weekly inventory
• Responsible for the optimal handling of inventory administration, rotation and an adequate logistics cost of the warehouse
• Permanent review of expiration dates and low rotation products; taking into account the inventory goals
• Meeting with the commercial and trade team to look for plans for the evacuation of PT with a maturity of 5 months and a low-rotation product of more than 180 days
• Responsible for monitoring the agreements of the previous point, giving alerts in case of not fulfilling what was promised
• Guarantee that the merchandise is in optimal conditions for customer service
• Coordinate maquila processes, re-labeling, etc.
• Participate in a demand forecast meeting for the assigned territory (APO/Forecast)

BRIEFCASE

• Responsible for all cases presented in the portfolio, Fines, Shorts, claims, etc. And management with whoever corresponds in the solution.
• Preparation of action plans that allow minimizing the mentioned factors

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

• Reception, review and authorization of invoices from transport providers
• Invoice process in the CPOWER development for template transmission for payment

DELIVERABLES

• Warehouse logistics cost
• PT cost due month
• Freight cost month/sales route
• Monthly report expiration PT at 5 months
• Monthly report products over 180 days
• Inventory (weekly)

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE

• Commercial sensitivity
• Numerical analysis capability
• Communication skills
• Management of computer tools (Office)
• Knowledge in Logistics operations and logistics cost control
• Bilingual Spanish/English

INTERACTION NETWORKS

Internal

• With all Cordialsa USA departments

External

• Distribution centers
• Transportation companies
• Service providers
• Customers and store managers

EDUCATION

• Professional degree or studying administration, business, industrial engineering, or related areas

EXPERIENCE

• Inventory management
• Logistics operations management
• Management and relationship with logistics service providers
• Customer service
• Expense control and budget management

REPLACEMENT IN CASE OF ABSENCE

• Logistics operators from other territories
• Customer service analysts from other territories

Company Description

Since 2004 Cordialsa USA has been in the U.S who distributes and does the marketing for the food companies belonging to Grupo Nutresa. Cordialsa USA focuses primarily on distribution and sales of cookies, coffee and chocolate products; serves a multicultural market with renowned brands and products from Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Peru, such as Colcafe, Ducales, Chocolisto, Jet, and Chiky, among to other Nutresa products.