Business Operations Manager

At Morgan Philips we are looking for a Business Operations Manager for one of our clients in the Food & Beverage sector.

Sector: Food & Beverage.

Growing premium wine importing company, with a consolidated portfolio of exclusive labels from Europe (France, Spain, Italy) and Latin America (Chile and Argentina). Focused on delivering high-end experiences through differentiated products, we operate with a strategic vision centered on logistical efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainable profitability.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate the entire wine importation process: purchase orders, documentation, shipments, and customs clearance.
• Manage relationships with over 60 international suppliers and freight forwarders.
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with suppliers and terms with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Oversee compliance with legal requirements: tax stamps, labeling, fiscal documentation (SAT).
• Control logistics costs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with bonded warehouses and local storage facilities (CDMX) to ensure proper merchandise flow.
• Keep the inventory system updated and coordinate monthly inventory checks.
• Responsible for forecasting demand and planning supplier orders to ensure efficient and timely supply.
• Ensure compliance with applicable INCOTERMS in each operation.
• Work closely with local teams (administration, finance, and sales) to ensure integrated operations.
• Support container profitability analysis and logistics cost evaluation.
• Market analysis; monitor market trends, identify development opportunities, and adapt import strategies.

Profile requirements:

• Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate with suppliers and clients.
• Management competencies: Organize and efficiently coordinate import processes.
• Legal and customs knowledge: Mastery of applicable import regulations.
• Communication skills
• Foreign language proficiency: To communicate with international suppliers and clients.

Experience and knowledge:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in international imports (food, beverage, pharmaceutical sectors).
• Solid knowledge of international trade, logistics, INCOTERMS, and customs processes in Mexico.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills (advanced Excel proficiency).
• Experience in inventory control, logistics costs, and international documentation.
• Attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with fiscal platforms (SAT, tax stamp requests, etc.)
• Strong communication and interdepartmental collaboration skills.
• Business vision.
• Languages: Spanish (native), French (intermediate or advanced), English (intermediate or advanced).