*This job posting comes from the Talenteca.com job board* ### **Job opening for company Nexum in La Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City** A distributor and importer of gourmet food products (bakery and Spanish cuisine), distributing to *Costco*, specialty stores, and food service channels, is seeking an Operations Manager: **Responsibilities** ===================== ### **Purchasing and Imports** * Manage national and international procurement of food products. * Coordinate imports, documentation, transit times, and supplier negotiations (primarily Spain). * Optimize costs, inventory levels, and supply chain efficiency. ### **Operations and Logistics** * Lead daily warehouse operations, refrigerated storage, inventory management, and distribution. * Ensure timely and complete deliveries to Costco and other clients. * Manage delivery routes, carriers, and distribution efficiency. ### **Administration and Control** * Supervise operational and administrative staff (15\+ people). * Manage schedules, performance evaluations, KPIs, and workplace environment. * Administer operational budgets, logistics costs, and KPI tracking. * Inventory control, waste reduction, production, etc. ### **Customer Relations and Audits** * Ensure compliance with standards set by Costco and institutional clients. ### **Continuous Improvement** * Propose improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and internal controls. * Participate in the selection and implementation of technological tools (ERP, inventory systems). **Requirements** ============== ### **Education** * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related fields. ### **Experience** * **5\+ years in a similar role** within the food or import industry. * Experience handling **perishable goods, imported products, and cold chain logistics**. * Experience managing operations for **large-format retail (preferably Costco)**. * Experience leading teams of 10 to 20\+ people. ### **Competencies** * Operational leadership. * Planning and organization. * Negotiation skills. * Decision-making ability. * Results-oriented mindset. * Problem-solving skills. **Desired education level:** Bachelor's \- incomplete **Desired experience level:** Expert Level **Departmental function:** Manufacturing / Operations **Industry:** Food and Beverage *This job posting comes from the Talenteca.com job board:* *https://www.talenteca.com/anuncio?j\_id\=691cafb73a00003a00476572\&source\=indeed*