Manager, Logistics & Planning

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. In this role, you will manage contract scheduling, customer delivery planning, and performance analytics. You will strategically plan, manage, and coordinate the entire flow of product, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance from the mine site to its destination.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule customer deliveries against contracts, coordinating with sales and operations to meet delivery commitments
• Track logistics performance, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize delivery routes and schedules
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and service level agreements (SLAs) with external carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers
• Actively monitor the safety performance of external carriers (3PLs) and ensure that all contractual agreements include enforceable adherence to high safety standards for personnel and equipment
• Manage road truck traffic, fleet scheduling, and monitor efficiency parameters to optimize resource utilization and minimize costs
• Develop and execute logistics strategies to meet production and customer demands, aligning with overall business goals
• Track logistics KPIs related to environmental efficiency, such as optimizing delivery routes and schedules to minimize fuel consumption and emissions
• Work with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, maintenance, sales) to ensure logistics activities support business objectives
• Analyze data and KPIs to assess performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements
• Ensure logistics operations adhere to safety standards, environmental regulations, and legal requirements, and develop contingency plans for potential risks
• Manage documentation, permits, and records for shipments and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on route and scheduling efficiency to meet customer demands while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental impact