Supply Chain Coordinator | Animal Safety

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About the Opportunity
We are looking for a professional to lead the Production Planning and Control (PPC), Purchasing, and Foreign Trade functions in an integrated manner at our Animal Safety facility in Pindamonhangaba/SP.
This position will be responsible for ensuring the availability of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to meet customer demand while maintaining the right balance between service levels, inventory, production capacity, and costs.
The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end supply chain, leading teams, developing suppliers, coordinating import processes and supply operations, overseeing the S&OP process, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate supply chain risks.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the Production Planning and Control (PPC), Purchasing, and Foreign Trade areas.
Ensure the proper supply of raw materials, packaging, production inputs, and other materials required for operations.
Coordinate import and export processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and on-time execution.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
Identify, develop, qualify, and manage suppliers, seeking alternatives that promote competitiveness, quality, and supply security.
Conduct commercial negotiations and monitor supplier performance against agreed terms and conditions.
Lead the S&OP process, developing KPIs, analyses, and action plans to support decision-making.
Plan the resources required to support both internal manufacturing and third-party production needs.
Manage inventories of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in accordance with corporate policies.
Analyze demand, production capacity, and inventory levels to ensure product availability while optimizing costs.
Coordinate relationships with third-party manufacturing partners, aligning production schedules and priorities.
Monitor material receipts and oversee execution of production plans.
Develop and present performance metrics, management reports, and continuous improvement plans.
Foster collaboration among Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Commercial, and other business functions.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement initiatives to increase operational efficiency.
Lead, coach, and develop the teams under responsibility.

What We Are Looking For
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, International Trade, or related fields.
MBA or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related disciplines is a plus.

Technical Knowledge

Production Planning and Control (PPC).
Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Management.
Foreign Trade and Import Processes.
S&OP and MRP.
Cost Breakdown and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Inventory Management and Supply Planning.
Supply Chain Performance Indicators.
Management and Continuous Improvement Tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Strategic Procurement Management.
Advanced Negotiation Skills.
Supplier Development and Qualification.
Supply Chain Transformation and Optimization Projects.

Experience

Solid experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production Planning, and/or Foreign Trade.
Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional processes.
Experience in industrial environments, including both in-house manufacturing and outsourced production operations.

Languages

Advanced English (required).
Advanced Spanish (required).
Fluent English (preferred).

Competencies That Make a Difference

Strategic business mindset.
Leadership and team development.
Planning and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage priorities with a strong sense of urgency.
Negotiation and influencing skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Results-oriented mindset and continuous improvement focus.
Ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments.

Come be part of a mission that matters and contribute directly to operational excellence at Neogen Animal Safety in Pindamonhangaba.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.