Manager, Warehousing & Distribution, Central & South America

We are looking for a Manager, Warehousing & Distribution, Central & South America to join our team in Quito, Ecuador. 

What you will be doing?

In this role, you will lead end‑to‑end warehousing and distribution operations across Central & South America, with responsibility for our facilities in Quito, Ecuador and Niteroi, Brazil.

You will ensure operational excellence, strengthen people leadership, drive continuous improvement, and support a network of internal and external stakeholders across Wärtsilä’s Global Logistics Services (WGLS) environment.

This role is critical in elevating performance in a complex environment that includes SAP-based operations, import/export requirements, inventory management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

 Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage warehousing and distribution operations in Ecuador and Brazil ensuring efficient, accurate, and customer‑oriented service delivery.
• Ensure timely fulfilment of customer agreement deliveries, freight schedules, and required reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in shipping processes, inventory accuracy, warehouse space utilization, and packing standards.
• Ensure operational methods, procedures, and ways of working are in place and consistently followed.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team with a hands‑on, floor‑focused leadership style that strengthens performance, engagement, and capability.
• Ensure safe working conditions and promote continuous improvement in EHS practices.
• Achieve KPIs according to WGLS guidelines and proactively resolve operational issues.
• Ensure timely execution of administrative tasks, including cost control, freight cost validation, invoices, and vendor‑related approvals.
• Support import/export compliance and ensure accuracy of SAP.  

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 

Education 

• MSc in Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent. 

Experience 

• Demonstrated experience in warehousing, logistics operations, and inventory management in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, including developing teams and improving performance.
• Experience working in global, multicultural organizations and with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Hands‑on operational background with the ability to work on the floor as needed. 

Skills & Other Requirements 

• Background in managing warehouses
• Understanding of import/export processes, trade regulations, and operational compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to drive change and improve processes.
• Service‑oriented mindset and structured approach to prioritization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions.
• Ability to occasionally travel (approx. 5%).
• Verbal and written language skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
• Experience with SAP/Fiori and Transportation