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Supply Chain Manager

Solesis
A tiempo completo
En el sitio
Alajuela, San Jose, Costa Rica

Who we are:

Solesis is an innovative provider of biomaterials solutions and services primarily focused on the MedTech and Biopharma industries.

What you will do:

  • Supervise and lead teams in Material Handling, Warehouse, Logistics, Procurement and Production Planning.
  • Ensure monthly/weekly customer demand aligned with planned capacity, and financial plans driving operational efficiency while meeting committed build plans & budget.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory accuracy, reduce freight spending, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Supplier Handling: Set contact with suppliers, establish communication methods, collect and update all relevant purchasing data, and give suggestions for VMI (where applicable).
  • Manage and oversee purchasing and movement of all materials (local and international).
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiating prices, contracts, etc.
  • Lead development of purchasing strategies to maximize material availability while optimizing inventory target.
  • Responsible for vendor and raw material maintenance in and outside the ERP system
  • Drive cost saving initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional peers to drive value streams - ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, Financial (inventory, asset control), and operational metrics.
  • Deployment and compliance with all import and export local regulations under the free trade zone (FTZ) regime:
  • Development, implementation and maintenance of procedures, work instructions, Job Descriptions, Hiring, Training, to ensure Free Trade Zone regulation adherence, controls, reports, audit attendance and preparation.
  • Logistics Providers Services Set up and Relationship Management: Procedures, Agreements, Purchase Order, Financial Controls, covering the activities, controls and reports to comply with Free Trade Zone responsibilities.
  • Communication with strategic internal stakeholders and external providers and authorities (originating companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers, local customs and free trade zone authorities).
  • Guarantee compliance with local regulation/ free trade zone regime, standards, and procedures; coordinate any regulatory or customs needs to ensure shipments 100% compliance
  • Ensure local compliance reflecting the ends and beginnings of all transits (local and international) in the VUCE 2.0 system.
  • Guarantee monthly Libro de Control de Operaciones reflecting all DUA electronic transactions (local and international).

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business administration, supply chain or a related field.
  • APICS CPIM, CSCP certification.
  • Proficient B2 English level is a must.
  • 7+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory control, logistics, procurement and production planning
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems and production capacity models.
  • Must have manufacturing environment-related experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Deacom preferred).
  • Proven experience with S&OP, SIOP or IBP processes.
  • Knowledge of ISO13485 and FDA QSR.
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