Lead - Inbound Operations, Brazil
Core
Lead Inbound Operations role responsible for structuring and executing efficient product entry flows from local ports to regional distribution centers, optimizing supply chain agility in Brazil.
Role type
Senior IC logistics operations lead (inbound)
Builds
Inbound transportation and customs clearance processes for imported goods
Domain
Retail / Consumer goods / International logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
International logistics management, customs brokerage coordination, 3PL partner management, import volume forecasting, regulatory compliance knowledge, stakeholder relationship building, data-driven process optimization, bottleneck resolution
Preferred skills
Experience in retail or consumer goods sectors, ability to develop business cases for cost reduction, creative problem solving in dynamic environments
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate operational transfers with customs brokers under the governance of the Customs & Trade team, lead local execution of regional transportation and logistics strategies for imported products, proactively monitor transportation and delivery flows to identify delays and communicate mitigation plans, escalate customs-related risks or decisions to the Customs & Trade team, act as an internal consultant providing critical insights on the local market and regulatory expertise, monitor local service levels, KPIs, and partner performance, own the weekly import volume forecasting process to transform projections into actionable information for 3PLs, support the integration and implementation of new logistics service providers, provide operational support to the Customs & Trade team in obtaining and maintaining local commercial certifications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC