.**ENGLISH****Title**: Operations Assistant**Department**: Operations**Reports to**: Operations Team Lead**Location**: Queretaro, MX**Job Overview**:We are currently seeking an adaptable and agile Operations Assistant for our agri-business in Mexico. In this role, you will ensure business operations are supported while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction. This role is relationship-oriented with deadlines and a high degree of accountability.**Position Responsibilities**:- Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate and manage the movement of goods, materials, and products throughout the supply chain, ensuring timely delivery and efficient operations. Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and transportation providers to optimize logistics processes.- Transportation Management: Arrange and coordinate transportation activities, including selecting carriers, negotiating freight rates, scheduling shipments, and tracking deliveries. Ensure that goods are transported in the most cost-effective and timely manner while considering factors such as mode of transportation, shipping routes, and delivery requirements.- Inventory Control: Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained to meet customer demands while minimizing carrying costs. Use inventory management systems and tools to track inventory, conduct regular stock checks, and optimize inventory replenishment processes.- Documentation and Recordkeeping: Prepare and maintain accurate documentation related to logistics activities, such as shipping manifests, bills of lading, customs documents, and delivery receipts. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintain organized records for auditing and reference purposes.- Customs and Compliance: Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international trade requirements. Prepare and submit necessary customs documentation, such as import/export declarations and customs clearance forms. Stay updated on customs regulations and trade compliance laws to facilitate smooth cross-border shipments.- Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Monitor vendor performance, negotiate contracts and pricing terms, and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise in the vendor relationship.- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions to the supply chain. Anticipate and manage potential issues such as delays, damages, or inventory shortages, and take proactive measures to minimize their impact.- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze logistics data, including transportation costs, delivery times, and inventory levels. Generate reports and provide insights to- management on key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness