*my role*:
- participate, plan, define, carry-out strategic warehouse sourcing activities to meet the business requirements.
- prepare procurement scope for each exercise, collect and prepare sow and related documents for each commodity bid released.
- as the main point of contact, maintain and develop the bidding process, including costing activities for rfqs, analyzing potential business, contributing to bid strategy, etc.
- find opportunities in service providers performance, partnering with strategic and core carriers to ensure service standards are met.
- understand providers capabilities, identify opportunities for alternative sources and arrangements, and make recommendations to reduce cost and risk, and optimize working capital.
- serve as an escalation point for correcting systemic service provider performance issues as well as incidental urgent issues within the managed logistics spend categories.
- as a commodity and sme create metrics by which to measure your business partners to ensure they are living up to expectations, sow, and defined performance requirements.
- initiate, grow and, maintain provider relationships including - strategy development, qualification development, carrier development.
- continuously work with carriers and partners to negotiate improved performance and cost reductions and mitigations.
- actively monitor and develop kpi’s to ensure business objectives are being met and measured to organizational goals.
- make recommendations and/or take corrective action to manage performance as appropriate and be an integral part of the disciplinary and termination process when necessary.
- utilize technology to fully understand market conditions and make necessary network adjustments.
- prepare and present monthly category updates which are to include pre identified kpis and “state of the commodity”.
*my background*:
- *2 - 5 years of experience in the logistics / supply chain industry.*:
- bachelor’s degree in finance, business, operations management or related logistics field. (required)
- excellent bilingual spanish - english language skills, both verbal and written. (required)
- warehouse, consolidation centers activities experience (preferred)
- must have strong attention to detail and effective communications skills.
- strong customer focus.
- must be skilled in problem solving / process improvement.
- ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations.
- advanced desktop computer skills including microsoft excel and outlook required.
- must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms.
- availability to travel to us & mexico when required.
*why join us?*
- you can grow at aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- you can have an impact. Safety is a core aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero accidents.
- you have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
*your benefits at aptiv*:
- competitive compensation package, including major medical insurance & life insurance
- flexible retirement plan
- learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment
- access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications
- recognition for innovation and excellence
- opportunities to give back to the community
- meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.