Team Leader / Manager Jr (for NAM transportation)

Location:

San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Job ID:

R0130534

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join a dynamic global logistics team at Hitachi Energy. You will lead a team of 7–10 transportation specialists. Your team manages end-to-end shipments across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will work closely with factories, vendors, and logistics partners. This role sits at the heart of our supply chain operations.

You will grow as a people leader and operational expert. You will develop skills in international trade, customs, and logistics strategy. You will influence cross-functional teams across multiple business units and countries. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on business performance.

You will have the autonomy to define processes, drive improvements, and shape the team's future. We value initiative, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset. If you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, this role is for you.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and mentor a team of 7–10 logistics professionals to meet annual goals.

• Monitor key performance indicators: on-time delivery, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.

• Define and standardize procedures to ensure efficient transportation execution.

• Manage relationships with logistics service providers and handle escalations as needed.

• Coordinate all parties involved: buyers, vendors, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and customers.

• Drive adoption of logistics systems and tools to improve team efficiency.

• Manage multicultural stakeholders across multiple industries and countries, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

• Lead the customs clearance process for shipments in Mexico, the US, and Canada.

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly logistics reports and proactively adjust plans when needed.

• Propose and lead continuous improvement initiatives with an end-to-end approach.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in international transportation or logistics operations.

• Proven experience leading and developing teams.

• Strong knowledge of customs processes and international trade regulations.

• Experience coordinating multicultural stakeholders across different countries and time zones.

• Proficiency with logistics management systems and digital tools.

• Fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills in a cross-functional environment.

• French speaking is a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 15% within NAM region.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.