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General Motors Logistics Operations Supervisor in Santiago, Chile
Job Description
Hybrid: This position requires an employee to be on site 3 times per week.
Logistics Operations Supervisor
Logistic Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the logistics inbound and outbound (SUP units) for Chile, Uruguay, Perú, Paraguay and Bolivia, thought the implementation of efficient inbound, storage and distribution strategies and supporting the achievement the objectives of the company.
As a leader, you will be responsible for leading logistics strategies in: planning, engineering, purchasing and daily operations for the material shipments to all assembly and component plants and finished vehicle shipments to dealers domestically and/or globally
What you will do/Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and cost-effective inbound of vehicles in GM through the management of contracts with various suppliers including sources, transportation providers, shipping lines, and ports.
Develop and implement storage and distribution strategies for vehicles across different operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and local regulations.
Assure inventory control in terms of accuracy and quality.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of logistics providers, offering technical expertise to the procurement team.
Monitor and manage budgets related to logistics operations, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial targets.
Monitor and manage KPI’s related to service and quality.
Managing a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
Collaborate with the commercial team to support sales plans and contribute to the success of defined initiatives in each country.
Maintain strong relationships with the dealership network, addressing logistics-related inquiries.
Proactively identify and resolve logistics-related issues, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Leading, guiding and directing a team that is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the logistic organization's business objectives.
Responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers and service providers
Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.
Hold accountability for staffing, communicating, training and development, in addition to, directing and prioritization of work, evaluating performance, and removing roadblocks.
Provides technical leadership to team and interacts and collaborates with multi-functional teams to meet targets.
Lead team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related careers.
Previous experience leading work teams directly or indirectly.
+5 years of experience in similar positions. Proven experience in logistics management & strong knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices.
Microsoft Office: intermediate level.
English: intermediate level.
Spanish: advanced/native level.
Availability to work in Ciudad Empresarial, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile, in a hybrid regime (3 times per week in person).
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in the automotive industry.
Knowledge of Portuguese.
Knowledge of PowerBI.
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