Logistics/distribution Supervisor

The Regional Logistics Distribution Operations is responsible for overseeing 3PL services for Solventum, aligning strategies with the corporate Network Strategy. Ensures that the requirements and business processes associated with the 3PL provider function smoothly, while also ensuring that issues and risks are identified and managed efficiently. Manages the overall planning, organization, and operations of Colombia Distribution Center with selected 3PL(s)._
- Measure all 3PL distribution functions, including order processing, picking, packing, shipping, receiving and inventory management._
- Manages the 3PL account relationship associated with the region, or distribution centers and is accountable for the budget associated with the logistics operations of the sites._
- Also, will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver results that align with strategic objectives._

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Manage 3PL Partnerships**: Act as the main liaison with third-party logistics providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost alignment across warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
- ** Oversee Daily Logistics Operations**: Supervise day-to-day 3PL activities including order fulfillment, transportation, inventory management, and returns, ensuring SLA compliance and operational efficiency.
- ** Drive Cost Savings**: Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities within logistics operations, including process optimization and performance improvement.
- ** Lead Separation Activities**: Support logistics transitions during mergers/divestitures, including system migrations, inventory transfers, and warehousing changes.
- ** Monitor Performance & Reporting**: Track logistics KPIs (e.g., delivery accuracy, lead times, inventory levels), create performance reports, and recommend data-driven improvements.
- ** Ensure Trade Compliance**: Oversee customs processes, broker performance, and regulatory compliance for international shipments, licenses, and documentation.
- ** Support Transportation Strategy**: Monitor freight performance, drive improvements in consolidation, transit times, and claims management.
- ** Champion Continuous Improvement**: Lead initiatives to optimize logistics networks and 3PL performance, ensuring alignment with company goals and quality standards.
- ** Oversee Inventory & Systems**: Ensure accurate inventory records, support audits, manage logistics system updates (e.g., ERP/WMS), and serve as a key ERP user.
- ** Collaborate Cross-Functionally**: Work closely with Customer Service, Quality, Finance, and other departments to support launches, sustainability initiatives, and overall service excellence.

**Your Skills and Expertise**

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND (8-10) years of supply chain, distribution, engineering or logistics experience
- Previous 3PL experience and healthcare industry experience.
- Led large scale process improvements through Lean process, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
- Functional knowledge of logistics processes and methods to include flow, cost efficiencies, safety and quality.

**Work location**:

- ** 3PL Warehouse presence min 2x a week (until operation estabilization)**:
Industrial Park: O'Donnell Puente Colombia

Av. Tlaloc S/N, Edificio 1, Colonia: Axotlán

Código Postal 54719
- ** Solventum Colombia Office min once a week.**
- ** Travel**: May include up to 10-20%

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