Associate director supply chain latamestablish, design and ensure supply strategies and availability of finished product in latin america, maintaining constant communication with key areas: global supply chain and commercial mexico. Responsible for the packaging engineering area and the material master where the parameters ensure the quality and supply of products and materials.job responsibilities:supply strategybalance current and future capacity of the protein plant in alignment with commercial strategies to support business growth and product supply across latin america.maintain regular communication with the global supply team and collaboratively develop supply strategies to ensure product availability in the region.identify and implement supply chain optimization opportunities focused on cost efficiency, supply assurance, and reduced time-to-market.production planningdefine and implement inventory policies for all planning and inventory management processes across latin america, reviewing key parameters semi-annually based on performance indicators.ensure effective execution and analysis of production planning processes including master production scheduling (mps), rough-cut capacity planning (rccp), material requirements planning (mrp), production scheduling, floor control, and supply planning according to commercial requirements.determine optimal inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials, bulk products, and packaging to maintain a balance between financial costs and service levels.manage finished goods supply with flexibility to address unplanned needs through alternative scenarios and rescheduling when necessary.oversee floor control processes using scheduling methodologies and performance evaluations for internal and third-party operations.lead the coordination and follow-up of new product launches in alignment with commercial goals, ensuring timely execution through cross-functional collaboration.ensure compliance with sales & operations planning (s&op) and integrated business planning (ibp) processes for mexico and sacca, supporting demand-supply balance and plant capacity optimizationthird party manufacturingidentify, select, and develop contract manufacturing solutions aligned with apotex’s production needs, ensuring cost control, regulatory (nom-059), and legal compliance, and on-time supply for commercial operations.coordinate technology transfer and process validation activities between apotex and third party manufacturers, ensuring clearly defined launch plans and product quality.ensure full compliance with regulatory, legal, and contractual agreements in outsourced manufacturing to guarantee continuous product supplywarehouseensure regulatory (nom-059) and financial (sox) compliance across all warehouses under responsibility, including raw materials, packaging, weighing centers, and finished goods in mexico and throughout latin america.coordinate cycle counts and annual inventory audits with warehouse teams and the finance department; investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.ensure timely supply of materials and products to the plant to support production schedules.oversee outbound logistics in accordance with the shipping schedule established by the traffic department.manage warehouse budgets effectively, seeking cost control and performance improvementsjob requirementsbachelor's degree (administrative, social, chemistry). Preferably engineering and desirable master's degree.advanced english.10 years negotiating with commercial areas - customers - suppliers, national and latin american maquiladoras.10 years in pharmaceutical production processes, machinery, production equipment, supervision and management of personnel.inventory management, supply chain and logistics, purchasing and strategic sourcing, forecasting, production planning.knowledge of nom-059, audits, apics, sox.knowledge of erp systems, ibp, nom-059 regulations.offerbenefits of lawsuperior benefitsannual bonus