Strategically lead the company's entire supply chain, ensuring supply, operational efficiency, cost competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and scalability to support the organization's national and international growth plans. Responsibilities include the integrated management of Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Planning (S&OP), Logistics, Foreign Trade, Warehouse, Inventory, and Supplier Development.

Main Responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

Develop and implement the corporate Supply Chain strategy aligned with growth and industrial expansion objectives.

Structure processes, policies, indicators, and governance for the entire supply chain.

Ensure compliance with national and international legislation applicable to the defense sector.

Act as a strategic partner to the Executive Board in defining investments, business expansion, and mitigating supply chain risks.

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing

Lead strategic national and international negotiations.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies aimed at cost reduction, risk mitigation, and increased competitiveness.

Establish long-term contracts with critical suppliers.

Develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs.

Ensure compliance of procurement processes with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Materials Planning and Management

Lead S&OP processes, demand planning, and materials planning.

Ensure adequate inventory levels, minimizing working capital without compromising production capacity.

Implement Sales & Operations Planning processes to support scalable growth.

Logistics and Distribution

Manage national and international logistics operations.

Structure warehousing, transportation, and distribution processes.

Ensure compliance with export, import, and handling requirements for sensitive materials.

Develop logistics performance indicators and service levels.

Supplier Management

Develop and qualify national and international suppliers.

Implement evaluation and development programs for strategic suppliers.

Ensure operational continuity through diversification and risk mitigation in the supply chain.

Leadership and Organizational Development

Lead multidisciplinary Supply Chain teams.

Structure an organizational model compatible with the company's growth.

Develop successors and strengthen a high-performance culture.

Academic Background

Mandatory

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, International Trade, or related fields.

MBA or Postgraduate degree in:

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Operations

International Business

Strategic Management

Professional Experience

Mandatory

Minimum of 15 years of experience as Manager in Supply Chain.

Solid experience in senior or executive leadership positions.

Experience in highly complex industrial environments.

Proven track record of structuring and transforming Supply Chain areas.

Experience in national and international strategic negotiations.

Experience in import, export, and foreign trade management.

Experience in industrial expansion processes, increased production capacity, or accelerated growth.

Technical Knowledge

Mandatory

Strategic Sourcing.

Procurement.

S&OP.

Materials Planning.

Production Planning and Control (PCP).

Inventory Management.

Foreign Trade.

Contract Management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Budget Management.

Supply Chain Risk Management.

Sankhya ERP (desirable).