Lead the LATAM supply planning process and balance supply capabilities against approved business requirements and priorities
Develop supply scenarios and contingency plans for capacity limitations, material shortages, and business variability
Translate business requirements into actionable supply, purchasing, and inventory plans
Own supply plan attainment and inventory performance across the LATAM region
Define inventory policies and parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, target coverage, planning lead times, and service levels
Optimize product availability and working capital while reducing excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and expiring inventory
Lead supply continuity, constraint recovery, allocation decisions, new product introductions, phase-in, and phase-out planning
Lead regional purchasing execution and governance for finished goods, materials, and supply-related services
Manage supplier performance and conduct supplier performance reviews and corrective actions
Standardize regional supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, master data, and supplier management processes
Develop regional dashboards and analytics covering supply plan attainment, service levels, inventory, suppliers, and purchasing effectiveness
Drive ERP, planning, and reporting tool adoption and data discipline
Lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as the senior LATAM escalation point for supply constraints, inventory risks, supplier performance issues, shortages, and capacity challenges
Present supply scenarios, inventory strategies, risk assessments, and recommendations to regional leadership
Lead, coach, and develop regional teams responsible for supply planning, inventory management, purchasing, and related supply chain activities
Lead organizational change, capability building, succession planning, and talent development
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration,



or a related field
10+ years of progressive supply chain experience with significant leadership responsibility in supply planning, inventory management, purchasing, S&OP;/IBP, and supplier performance management
3-5 years of people leadership or multi-country leadership experience within a regional or multinational organization
Demonstrated experience leading supply planning organizations, S&OP;/IBP processes, inventory optimization initiatives, purchasing operations, supplier performance management, and supply continuity programs
Strong ERP and analytics capabilities, including SAP or comparable ERP systems, advanced Excel, planning tools, and business intelligence platforms
Fluent in English and Spanish
Availability to travel across Latin America as business needs require
Master's degree preferred
Portuguese is a strong advantage
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including supply planning, inventory optimization, and supplier performance management, while leading regional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in ERP systems and analytics, with a strong focus on achieving supply plan attainment and optimizing working capital.
Highest-signal resume keywords Supply Chain Management
Inventory Optimization
ERP Systems (SAP)
S&OP;/IBP Processes
People Leadership
Hard Skills Supply Planning
Inventory Management
Purchasing Operations
Supplier Performance Management
Capacity Planning
Contingency Planning
Data Analysis
Business Intelligence
Advanced Excel
Master Data Management
Soft Skills Leadership
Coaching
Communication
Change Management
Team Development
Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain
Master's Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords LATAM Supply Chain
Supply Continuity
Inventory Policies
Service Levels
Supplier Governance
Tools & Technologies ERP Systems
Planning Tools
Reporting Tools
Analytics Platforms

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📌 Senior Manager, Supply Planning (Centro Sinaloa)
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📍 Centro Sinaloa