Travel Logistics Executive

About the Role 

At Seso, our aim is to help workers arrive safely to their destination in the USA in order to promptly start their working season with our clients under an H-2A visa.  

As a logistics executive, you will be responsible for budgeting and executing the best options on transportation, lodging, and food to provide workers as they transit from their home to the designated consular city, and once they get their visas, from the consular city to their destination.

Location:
Hybrid in Monterrey. We normally spend two days per week at the office.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Budgeting

• Clearly understand details from a set of clients and provide them with  viable options based on  their needs, preferences, budget, and expectations
• Offer expert advice on routes, transportation modes, and additional services
• Optimize for the best use of resources (i.e. buses capacity utilization), balancing with  a high quality experience for workers
• Manage markup and discount models in order to improve profit, while maintaining competitive prices

Logistics execution

• Coordinate multiple suppliers involved in each contract to make sure workers receive their services as expected
• Manage all aspects of booking and travel documentation, including itineraries, room lists, and tickets. Ensure that all travel arrangements meet legal and travel policy requirements.
• Constant real-time monitoring of each supplier to ensure on-time delivery
• Last-minute adjustments, and incidence management
• Keep clients informed of any major changes during workers’ trip

Suppliers and Strategic partners development

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners to support Seso's objectives
• Conduct market research to pinpoint potential partners, negotiate contracts to secure the best terms and prices, and continuously evaluate and optimize the performance and reliability of these partnerships

Invoice checking and Reporting 

• Work with the finance team to ensure invoices reflect initial agreements, and any changes throughout different trips. 

Continuous Improvement

• We are always learning and improving.
• You will contribute by observing, identifying improvement opportunities, ideating solutions, and giving feedback to our team. 

Skillset:

• 2+ years of experience in logistics (travel logistics preferred)
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficiency  in Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable or other data related software
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally within a team
• Fluency in Spanish and  English is required
• University degree preferred

Benefits

• Talented and fun teammates who don't take themselves too seriously
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Budget and support for personal development
• Flexible PTO
• Work in a fast-paced Silicon Valley environment
• Company sponsored team events