Director of Operations & Logistics

Director of Operations & Logistics Key Responsibilities Lead and optimize logistics, inventory, and operational processes to ensure efficiency, reliability, and compliance across all regions. Oversee international logistics flows — including U.S.–Mexico cross-border trade and ocean freight into LATAM — ensuring adherence to cold chain protocols and global regulations. Implement process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digitalization) to drive efficiency, scalability, and cost savings. Collaborate with Finance and Technology to integrate data, systems, and KPIs that connect operational performance to financial results. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate with carriers, brokers, and cold storage partners to optimize cost-to-serve and service quality. Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, leading multicultural teams across borders. Drive automation and ERP/TMS adoption to enable real-time visibility and decision-making. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics leadership, ideally within multinational or large-scale environments. Proven track record managing ocean freight and cross-border logistics across the Americas. Strong experience in imports/exports, especially between the U.S., Mexico, and LATAM. Expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma) and digital transformation. Background in the Food & Beverage industry and experience handling refrigerated or frozen products. Bilingual English–Spanish (Portuguese a plus). #J-18808-Ljbffr ReKruiting Advisors LLC.