Logistics Inbound Supervisor São Caetano do SulSP
Job Summary
Job Description
Hybrid: This position requires you to work on-site 3 times a week (Tue to Thu)
We are seeking a Logistics Inbound Planning Supervisor to lead the team responsible for GMs inbound logistics planning across domestic and intercontinental networks. This leader will orchestrate endtoend network planning design and maintenance and inbound financial governance (Budget Forecast Closing) It is required a datadriven people leader who thrives on complex problem solving sets clear governance and KPIs and influences a broad stakeholder set to balance cost service and risk. The role partners closely with Logistics Purchasing Supply Chain Materials Handling Finance GBS and Accounting.
What you will do (responsibilities)
Strategic and Tactical Network Leadership
Own the strategy and governance for inbound network design/redesign (local & international suppliers) set standards for cost per cubic meter cube utilization mode definitions and frequency ensuring alignment with business targets.
Direct the teams weekly network maintenance to absorb mix/volume fluctuations while maximizing equipment utilization.
Supports logistics network designs for new vehicle launches and major projects; ensure complete costoptimized route portfolios are ready for flawless SORP and properly handed over for execution.
Familiarity guiding SOR creation vendor negotiations support and launchreadiness for new programs.
Financial Control & Reporting
Oversee the consolidation and reporting of inbound logistics Forecast (Budget monthly Forecast Risks & Opportunities) and Actuals accruals reclassifications internalorder validations and absorptionrate updates in partnership with GPSC Finance GBS and Accounting to ensure accurate P&L impact.
Create/oversee SOR (Statement of Requirements) and requisitions for logistics services to enable sourcing actions and contract continuity plus being responsible to for volume definition to support BID processes.
Drive cost leadership and deliver savings targets ensuring positive variance against forecast and building a robust pipeline of initiatives.
Build and govern a costreduction pipeline; challenge status quo sponsor business cases remove roadblocks and ensure ontime implementation.
Innovation & Digital Transformation
Foster environment to support skill up empower the team and promote innovation through partnership with Startups automation AI agents and Copilot integration to enhance planning efficiency and decision-making.
Expand data infrastructure and leverage advanced analytics for real-time cost visibility and optimization.
Track record of implementing automation AI and digital tools to drive efficiency and innovation.
Risk Management Compliance & KPIs
Establish KPIs (e.g. cube utilization cost per cubic meter trips/vehicle) and conduct reviews with suppliers; ensure preventive and corrective actions and escalations are timely.
Anticipate blowout risks approve/drive mitigations and ensure processes and records meet internal/external audit expectations.
People Leadership
Lead and develop Inbound Planning team to build a highperformance datadriven culture.
Foster innovation inclusion and dialogue to promote talent retention and digital capability building.
Core Competencies: Analytical problem solving logical reasoning action orientation customer focus clear communication autonomy and total enterprise cost mindset.
Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Foreign Trade Engineering Administration or related field.
- Advanced or Fluent English.
- Experience leading crossfunctional initiatives and influencing stakeholders (Supply Chain Materials Handling Logistics Purchasing Finance and external logistics providers).
- Strong knowledge of domestic and intercontinental logistics network processes
- Familiarity with automation and digital transformation tools
- Advanced Excel and solid presentation/communication skills.
- Availability: Ability to travel as needed to plants suppliers and logistics partners.
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preference Qualifications):
- Logistics/Supply Chain including inbound planning and/or logistics operations; experience consolidating budget/forecast and managing accruals/reclassifications preferred.
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