R&D Traffic and Logistics Lead

Job Description

About the Team

What you can look forward to as R&D Traffic and Logistics Lead:

• Assign the best logistic route to transport the goods according to the user requirements. Maintain close track during transit and ensure adherence to the agreed terms and conditions agreed by purchasing. Taking care of the logistic costs and KPI compliance.
• Create, update and ensure compliance to the position related procedures, policies and regulations, Review for improvement annually
• Ensure compliance to traffic requirements and provide support for the certifications (OEA and C-TPAT) acting as support for HR
• Define Quality parameters for time and service quality with transport companies, to fulfill the objectives by the service suppliers
• Inform opportunely to the internal stakeholders all related to time and dates of arrival to the location or to the customer site.
• Control the expenses for the special freights with the proper formats and authorizations Execute and track special projects in the logistic and traffic area.
• Define and cover for Monterrey R&D all traffic and logistic needs, and being the point of contact between R&D Monterrey and the corporate stakeholders who support the logistics and traffic activities in the country and in other locations
• Develop performance KPI and  capacity parameters that can indicate the future needs to be planned.

Your Profile as R&D Traffic and Logistics Lead:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Commerce, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of experience in traffic and logistics within fast-paced and highly dynamic organizations.
• Deep understanding of customs regulations, international trade requirements, and certification programs such as OEA and C-TPAT.
• Proven experience managing logistics carriers, customs brokers, service providers, and transportation management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and SAP, with the ability to analyze logistics performance and support operational decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, combined with a high level of integrity, compliance awareness, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience developing logistics KPIs, capacity planning metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Preferred: Experience leading or building logistics and traffic organizations, supporting engineering or R&D environments with high-volume equipment and prototype shipments, particularly within the automotive industry.

Why you should choose ZF in Monterrey?

• Benefits over legal minimums
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
• Innovative products and technologies