Shipping Coordinator/Coordinador de Compras (Colombia)

Planning, Purchasing and Shipping Manager Job Purpose To lead and manage the Planning, Purchasing, and Shipping (Logistics) functions end-to-end, ensuring operational continuity, on-time customer deliveries, cost efficiency, and full compliance with Colombian regulations, Free Trade Zone requirements, and customs regulations. To ensure that customer requirements are properly identified, recorded, and met by working closely with Sales, Logistics, and Production. To manage the team, distribute workload effectively, and ensure sales orders are processed and fulfilled efficiently. Tasks & Responsibilities Manage team development and performance in post-sales order processing, import/export logistics, planning, and raw material supply. Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliability, competitive costs, agreed lead times, and service levels. Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, including imports, exports, domestic shipments, and Free Trade Zone legal requirements. Monitor supplier performance and support annual supplier assessments (quality, service, planning, delivery). Collaborate with Sales and Factory teams for timely order production and updated status communication. Act as back-up for planner, buyers, or shipping assistant when required. Support GM and Operations Manager with reports and business analysis. Lead monthly KPI and business review meetings within Operations. Ensure follow-up on actions derived from meetings. Attend and respond to ISO audits and requirements. Identify material or capacity risks and elevate proactively. Allocate workload and set priorities to ensure timely execution. Ensure compliance with Colombian regulations, DIAN, Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca), and trade regulations. Coordinate freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport providers to optimize cost and service level. Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and define action plans. Support cost-reduction initiatives in purchasing, freight, and logistic Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.co/empleo/1aw6e5