Latam Procurement Operations Manager

**Open to all LATAM**
**Working Hours: 9AM-5PM EST**
**2500 - 4500 USD/Month**

**About the Company**:
A personalized dog food delivery service is on a mission to help pets live happier, healthier lives by changing the way they eat. With recipes developed by veterinarians and crafted from wholesome ingredients, the company aims to provide every pet—whether long-haired, short-legged, or spotted—with high-quality meals. Operating with the agility of a startup while enjoying the support of a larger organization, the company is rapidly scaling to disrupt the pet food industry.

The focus is on building a high-performing, collaborative team where every new hire plays a vital role in the venture's success and culture. If you are passionate about pets and excited to join a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment where you can have a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity

**About the Role**:
This role suits a hands-on operator who thrives in managing details, organization, and data analysis to deliver measurable results. As part of the Procurement team, this individual will play a key role in improving costs, product quality, supply chain reliability, and product innovation—ensuring the company provides exceptional value to its customers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Supplier and Logistics Coordination**:
Collaborate with suppliers, distribution centers, and carriers to ensure timely, complete, and high-quality delivery of all products.
- **Purchase Order Management**:
Place purchase orders, track inventory levels, and ensure adequate safety stock coverage based on forecasts.
- **Supply Planning**:
Build and maintain the supply plan while sharing forecasts with suppliers to align expectations.
- **Inbound and Outbound Logistics**:
Manage inbound logistics to distribution centers and oversee the end-to-end fulfillment process for retail partner orders, including inventory release, outbound logistics, and invoicing.
- **Performance Tracking and Reporting**:
Leverage available data and reports to monitor operational performance, identify issues, and implement changes based on insights.
- **Process Improvement**:
Drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency of supply chain processes, including waste management and cost-saving efforts.
- **Continuous Improvement**:
Test new processes, onboard procurement technologies, and implement updates to improve operations.
- **Category Strategy Implementation**:
Support the Senior Procurement Manager in executing the category strategy.
- **Reporting**:
Provide regular reports on key metrics, such as inventory health and supplier performance KPIs.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:
Work closely with internal teams to align procurement efforts with the company’s broader goals and contribute to operational excellence.

**Requirements**:

- 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement operations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- A degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Ability to quickly learn and use new tools such as Warehouse Management Systems and EDI portals.
- Proactive, ambitious, and assertive, with the ability to take ownership and think beyond the scope of assigned tasks.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable thriving in a fast-moving, high-growth, and evolving environment.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Ability to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods.
- Comfortable reading information on a computer screen and inputting data into systems.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing pet food company, contribute to the evolution of the pet food industry, and improve the well-being of pets through better nutrition.