About Bridgestone 

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are always Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

The Bridgestone Business Services Accounts Payable Supervisor role is located in Heredia, Costa Rica. This advanced role is expected to lead the BBS CR Group; providing support to Accounts Payable Latin America Operation, focused on Argentina, Brazil and Chile Markets, managing transactional day-to-day operations and ensuring proper troubleshooting procedure regarding financial documents. Working in collaboration with Functional representatives, Corporate/Plant Procurement, Treasury & LSCM Groups, and Suppliers to support the continuous operation of the business in compliance with company policies and procedures (quality framework and J-SOX Audit Standards); addressing customer requirements and promoting continuous improvement methodology. The Accounts Payable Supervisor role is expected to manage teammates' administrative processes, talent review process, teammates’ development, performance’s objectives, and promote the Bridgestone culture.
This position will be key to migrate procurement operation to BBS

1- Manage the teammates' administrative processes, talent review process, teammates’ development (coaching and mentoring process), performance objectives, and promote Bridgetone Culture.
2- Support and supervise execution of all related Accounts Payable Processes, ensuring uninterrupted supply and payments cycle.
3- Guide and manage Accounts Payable LA Group, addressing daily operation activities (end-to-end process), monthly deliverables, internal inquiries, escalations, troubleshooting cases, problems’ resolution and clients’ requirements.
4- Offer high standard quality services for internal and external clients.
5- Conduct implementation of standardized procedures, as well as support initiatives to increase efficiencies and drive continuous improvement.
6- Apply financial and operating controls in compliance with Financial Schedules, Code of Conduct, and internal procedures.
7- Manage, support and supervise corporate projects or initiatives in alignment with Management, promoting growth strategy and cost reduction.
8- Attend internal and external audit processes; in compliance with J-SOX Standard and Internal Risk Matrix.
9- Support and coordinate processes migration into Bridgestone Business Services according to Internal Framework and Standards.
10- Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives, well-being workplace and innovation culture across organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistic or Engineering (Completed)
• Yellow Belt or Green Belt
• Experience in Project Management and Transformation Initiatives "Minimum of 3- 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Financial Area.
• Specialized Knowledge in Brazil Tax Regulation (Desirable).
• Minium of 1 year experience supporting or leading Projects or Improvements Initiatives.
• Demonstrated strength in leadership, strategy, interpersonal communications, continuos improvement methodology and critical thinking.
• Problem solving; able to identify key issues and effectively coordinate efforts to achieve resolution
• People Management (Talent Review and People Development)
• Workforce Management Experience (Metrics, KPI's and Operational Targets)
• "SAP and advanced excell knowledge (S4 HANA)
• Ariba (Desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Migration Framework Experience (Project Management Skills)
• Data Analysis Framework"
• English: B2 or B2+ - Advanced
• Portugues: B2 or B2+ - Advanced

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”. We offer you more than just competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.