**Distribution Operations Manager** =================================== **About the Role** The role is responsible for performing efficient distribution operations with focus on optimizing the service\- and cost\-position for transportation and secondary distribution (market\-warehousing). The role manages the end\-to\-end distribution processes in the region (Argentina, Paraguay \& Uruguay) and implements the distribution strategy in line with global distribution strategies and regional business logistics activities. **What You Will Do** * Safeguard efficient distribution operations and achieve agreed cost\- and service targets * Follow up and perform analysis of distribution KPIs and costs and decide on actions for improvement * Execute Regional network/freight bids to select and contract transport\- and warehouse providers * Manage service\-providers (40\-80 per region) according to the agreed targets on cost, service, innovation and sustainability) * Initiate corrective\-actions with service providers as required including contract management, business reviews and continuous improvement activities * Perform analytics to simulate cost and service impact for network changes, new go\-to\-market approaches, new articles and short\-term production moves in the region * Responsible for distribution costing in the region (Freight costing in SAP, Freight Audit of invoices, Freight settlement and accruals) * Drive regional implementation of global strategies for sourcing, planning, settlement and sustainability in distribution organization * Responsible for Trade Compliance/customs clearance operations where applicable in the region * Build and maintain relationship with strategic service\-providers and collaborate with industry\-bodies **Who You Are** * University graduate in Industrial Engineering (preferably), Bachelor in Administration, Bachelor in International Trade, Logistics, Accounting, or similar. * 5 to 10 years of experience in similar positions in industrial companies with production plants. * Experience in multinational consumer goods companies. * Experience in finished product logistics from manufacturing sites and/or distribution centers. * Experience in transportation, supply, and foreign trade. * Lead or participate in continuous improvement processes, such as improving safety policies, enhancing workplace environment indicators, and implementing WMS. * Management of indicators such as service level (Fill Rate, On Time, OTIF) and costs (warehousing and logistics). * Experience in leading teams (managers, supervisors, operators). * Experience negotiating with Unions. * Willingness to work 100% on\-site. * Lives in the Southern Zone or Capital of Buenos Aires city (work is in Esteban Echeverría). * Fluent English **What We Can Offer You** Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well\-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well\-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good \| Excel Together \| Be You with Us **Location** Esteban Echeverría, Buenos Aires, Argentina **Application End Date:** ------------------------- 05 nov 2025 **Job Requisition ID:** ----------------------- Essity257492