Job Characteristics
The Logistics Manager is a key leadership role responsible for driving workforce capability, operational excellence, and resilient logistics performance at the Ecolab Buenos Aires site. This role supports in recruiting and talent planning efforts, fosters continuous improvement, and ensures strong team engagement and site‑level execution. The position partners closely with functional leaders across North America and International Markets through informal reporting relationships to align strategies, share best practices, and support global logistics objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Talent Strategy
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and talent planning for the local logistics organization.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines and talent pooling strategies to ensure continuity and future capability.
- Coach, engage, and develop team members to build a high‑performing, inclusive, and resilient workforce.
- Drive local team engagement initiatives aligned with global people strategies.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and supply chain processes.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute operational improvements using data, KPIs, and structured problem‑solving.
- Support and resolve onsite technical and operational issues impacting logistics performance.
- Promote standard work, best practices, and operational discipline.
Site Performance & Resiliency
- Lead site performance reviews for the logistics function, including productivity, service, cost, and compliance metrics.
- Develop and maintain resiliency and contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity.
- Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align local execution with broader supply chain strategies.
Collaboration & Global Connectivity
- Maintain strong informal reporting and collaboration relationships with North American and International Markets.
- Share insights, best practices, and lessons learned across regions.
- Act as a key site representative in cross‑regional initiatives and projects.
Community & Stakeholder Impact
- Support community impact initiatives and local engagement aligned with company values.
- Represent the logistics function in site‑level discussions and broader stakeholder engagements.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience, managing teams or leading functional initiatives.
- Strong Supply Chain or Logistics background in an operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience in talent development, team engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, master’s in supply chain or Operations).
- Experience working in multinational or matrixed organizations.
- Exposure to site resiliency planning and operational risk management.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Competencies
- People leadership & coaching
- Talent planning and workforce development
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Cross‑regional collaboration
- Operational resilience and execution
- Data‑driven decision‑making