Jefe de Logística de Caña

About the role

The Head of Sugarcane Logistics will lead the transportation strategy and road‑infrastructure management to ensure timely delivery of raw cane to the processing plant. The role combines strategic planning, cost optimisation, project delivery and team development to support the company’s production and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the logistics strategy for cane transport, meeting supply targets.
• Plan, coordinate and maintain the agricultural road network, ensuring route availability for harvest operations.
• Manage demand and availability of transport assets, machinery and haulage equipment during the harvest season.
• Administer the area budget, monitor logistics costs, analyse variances and drive efficiency initiatives.
• Track and act on key performance indicators related to transport, infrastructure, productivity, safety and profitability.
• Recruit, train and supervise the logistics team, ensuring compliance with industrial safety standards.
• Lead infrastructure projects and continuous‑improvement programmes, meeting schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Represent the company with government bodies, industry groups, local communities and partner firms to build strategic alliances.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Business Administration.
• Preferred Master’s or MBA in Management, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within transport logistics or road maintenance.
• Proven experience leading high‑impact teams and managing large‑scale transport or infrastructure operations.
• Knowledge of heavy machinery, road construction and maintenance.
• Willingness to travel inland as required.

Required skills

• SAP
• ISO 9001:2015
• Bonsucro standards
• Lean Six Sigma
• Good Transport Practices (BPT)