Job Description

This position is responsible for Supply of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay HH business & other needed items related to this subsiness of the subsidiary
This implies:

• Having supervision over the area of International trade, Warehouse and local distribution and demand .
• Handling the budget of the country regarding supply.
• Reporting to the regional country supply lead of needs or issues of the country.
• Supporting implementation of changes, improvals , new projects, supporting iniciatives of the area or HH ones .
• Being the connection between ARG HH and regional supply in all matters.

Primary Activities
Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing the areas of International trade, Demand planning and local distribution and warehousings. Follow up on tasks, priorities & projects,. Being able to provide help in problem solving, projecting issues to come and possibles paths through.
  
• Responsible for keeping a swift communication in the area and with the different clients assuring handling of the products and processes according to what it is required, always in compliance.
  
• Keeps close contact with regional demand fullfilment area, acting as one supply chain.
  
• Manage supply status for HH Argentina and also BUD business such us PAHO, Uruguay, Paraguay, and other possible clients/ delas.
  
• Elaborate and follow on the budget for the country. State risks & opportunities. Detect and inform possible deviations. Be aware about political & economical situation of the country understanding the environment in which the business it developing.
  
• Ensuring fluent relationship with the other areas of the company such us Marketing, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Medical and others to ensure a correct and fluent implementation of the projects and activities in the country.
  
• Ensure the team compliance with the training assigned consideging my learning or other.
  
• Implementation/ develop improvement projects for the area.
  
• Performs all activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (c GMP) and appropriate standards of Safety, Health and Environment, to ensure compliance with regulatory & quality requirements and maintain a safe working environment.
  
• Ensure to maintain a proper people management, giving opportunities and supporting the team in their development.
  

Compliance / Safety:

• Complies with all company policies, procedures and work practices relevant to:
• Occupational Health, Safety and Environment with the intention to minimize accidental exposure of self and colleagues and / or the environment.
• All internal policies including but not limited to quality, international trade, logistics others.

Challenges:

• Assure and encourage the group of people in charge to be all times in alignment and in compliance with the requirements of dynamic regulated enviroment
  
• To work to meet the requirements of satisfaction and customer service, and according to changing priorities.
  
• Use technical skills and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the area.
  

Communications:

• Assure and adequate internal communication, inside the team, among other teams, and with the BUDs & manager director of the country, in order to manage priorities effectively.

CORE Competency Expectations:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  
• Excellent people management, time management, project management and organizational skills.
  
• History of strong performance.
  
• Skills and judgment required to be a good steward/decision maker for the company.
  
• Fluent in Local Language and business proficient in English (verbal and written).
  

Behavioral Competency Expectations:

• High emotional intelligence
  
• Strong leadership skills with proven success in people management
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, conflict management
  
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and to communicate effectively with external customers.
  
• Influencing skills.
  

Experience Requirements:
Required:

• Minimum of 5 years´ experience in similar positions.
  

Educational Requirements:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics or related fields .
  

Preferred:

• Advanced degree, (e.g. BA/BS or higher).
  

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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
NA
Job Posting End Date:
11/17/2024

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Requisition ID:R319942