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New Space Will Consolidate About 30% Of The Deliveries Made By The Company In The Country, Aiming For Greater Agility On Promotional Dates Such As Black Friday
São Paulo, August 2022– Following its investment plan to expand its logistics efficiency, Mercado Livre announces the implementation of the first Sortation Center in Latin America. Located in Cajamar/SP, the new logistics center is expected to consolidate around 450,000 packages per day – a number that corresponds to about 30% of the deliveries made in Brazil, connecting its origins in the Mercado Livre network with more than 100 destinations across Brazil.
“We are continuously working to offer the best shopping experience for our users, and this is directly tied to our investment in innovations that support the efficiency of the logistics operations network. With the Sortation Center, in addition to gaining agility in the day-to-day operations, we also anticipate developing solutions that maintain our growth in delivery speed throughout the year, including during peak shopping times and promotional dates like Black Friday. On this date, we will have the potential to consolidate more than 450,000 packages,” emphasizes Eduardo de Sá, transportation director of Mercado Livre.
The system functions as a large sorting conveyor for packages, connecting all origins in the Mercado Livre network with over 100 destinations in 24 states of Brazil, using technology developed by the company. Besides optimizing the routing of packages in transport, this investment aims to further enhance the efficiency of Mercado Livre’s logistics network.
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Job Creation
Currently, the consolidator’s operation employs 200 individuals, and the expectation is that by the end of the year, an additional 200 positions will be offered to expand the team, in line with Mercado Livre’s investment plan not only in implementing innovation and technology, but also in opening new positions. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR JOBS AT MERCADO LIVRE The Sortation team is led by Ana Flávia Montagnolli, operations manager of the Distribution Center.
“We are very excited about this phase of building the team to reach the maximum potential of our operation. We have open opportunities for various profiles, from first-time jobs for young individuals who will learn about logistics operations to specialists in the field,” emphasizes Ana Flávia.
About Mercado Livre
Mercado Livre is the leading company in technology for e-commerce and financial services in Latin America, providing solutions for individuals and businesses to buy, sell, pay, advertise, and ship products and services online. In addition to the e-commerce platform and the fintech Mercado Pago, the company has the following business areas: Mercado Envios, Mercado Livre VIS (Vehicles, Real Estate, and Services), Mercadoads, and Mercado Shops. As the largest and most comprehensive marketplace in Latin America, mercadolivre.com has 78.7 million active users, including over 17 million sellers, comprising major brands, achieving 30 sales per second. Meanwhile, Mercado Pago, with over 31.6 million active users, provides a comprehensive financial technology platform with free accounts, payment solutions, and credit. Founded in 1999 and operating in 18 countries, Mercado Livre is among the 10 best companies to work for in Brazil, being the best for women in the country, and among the top 4 in Latin America.
By Jaqueline Berto | Via Eldeman
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