Director Logistics

The Opportunity:

The Director of Logistics LATAM is responsible for leading Mattels regional logistics strategy and execution across Mexico Brazil Chile Colombia and Peru. This role oversees end-to-end logistics strategy & operations including ocean freight customs warehousing and national distribution ensuring operational excellence cost optimization and service quality. While primarily focused on strategic leadership this role partners with commercial procurement finance customer service P & C (People and Culture) internally and with 3PLs externally. The Director engages in operational matters to validate execution and ensure alignment with Mattels global standards. This position requires a strong ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders third-party providers and regulatory authorities to drive service efficiency compliance and customer satisfaction across the region.

The position reports to the SVP Global Logistics with a strong dotted line to the GM LATAM.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Design and implement the regional logistics strategy aligned with global logistics supply chain strategy and objectives while incorporating local market needs. Optimize regional distribution networks and transportation routes.

Manage logistics budgets forecasting and cost-savings initiatives. Present operational performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Lead local and regional teams fostering collaboration driving synergies and implementing best practices across LATAM.

Define key KPIs execute agreed global logistics KPIs and deliver executive-level reporting to regional and global leadership.

Oversee inbound and outbound logistics including ocean freight customs clearance warehousing and domestic distribution.

Lead mentor and develop talent pipeline of Sr. Managers based in Brazil Chile and Mexico fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

Manage relationships with external stakeholders including shipping lines customs brokers logistics service providers retailers distributors and customs authorities.

Monitor and ensure compliance with international trade regulations and local customs requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics costs enhance on-time delivery performance and improve service levels.

Provide strategic oversight while remaining engaged in key operational activities to validate proper execution and risk management.

Lead digital transformation initiatives involving ERP TMS WMS and logistics analytics.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing business continuity plans.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

Bachelors Degree Supply Chain International Business Logistics Industrial Engineering or related field.

Multi-lingual and proficient in Spanish & English with written verbal and excellent presentation skills to influence results. Fluency in Portuguese is highly desirable.

10- years progressive experience in supply chain and logistics within multinational companies preferably in consumer goods retail or manufacturing industries. Proven experience managing multi-country logistics operations and leading cross-border teams in LATAM. Demonstrated track record in cost optimization operational efficiency and trade compliance.

Strong strategy & leadership capabilities to design and execute regional logistics plans aligned with global objectives. Deep knowledge of international logistics customs processes warehousing and distribution in LATAM. Expertise in Customs & Compliance ensuring full adherence to international trade regulations and local requirements. Demonstrated capability in Transformation & Continuous Improvement driving efficiency and process innovation across logistics operations. Multicultural leadership capability with proven success leading diverse cross-border teams. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of the organization and external partners. Innovative and progressive mindset to transform logistics processes and embrace new technologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with capacity to balance strategy and hands-on execution. High level of cultural awareness and adaptability to operate in a diverse multicultural environment.

Additional Information :

How We Work:

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color national origin religion sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation veteran and protected veteran status disability status and or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time