Lead Logistics Specialist

Job Description Summary
Lead Customs and Logistics operations across Latin America, ensuring regulatory compliance, supply continuity, operational excellence, and effective management of logistics partners throughout the region.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead import, export, domestic, and international logistics operations across Latin America, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and company policies;
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for customs processes, managing critical escalations, risk mitigation, and resolution of customs clearance and transportation challenges;
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring key performance indicators, logistics costs, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance;
• Manage relationships and performance of customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers across the region;
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Projects, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure effective planning and execution of logistics and customs activities.

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field;
• Solid experience with customs operations, international trade, import/export activities, and international logistics across Latin America;
• Previous experience with customs and logistics processes in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and preferably Venezuela;
• Advanced knowledge of customs regulations, special customs regimes, international trade documentation, Incoterms, and logistics provider management;
• Advanced English, Portuguese, and Spanish language skills.