Logistics Leader

Prolec Energy; Canoas; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellhub (Gympass)

Job summary

Prolec Energy in Canoas, Brazil, seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to lead international transport operations for heavy and oversized cargo, coordinating multimodal plans across road, sea, rail, and river.

You will manage freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and other partners, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards while meeting deadlines and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in domestic and international logistics is essential.
• Proven ability to negotiate freight rates and manage budgets.
• Familiarity with Incoterms and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead international transport operations for heavy/oversized cargo (US-destined).
• Plan and coordinate multimodal operations (road, maritime, rail, river).
• Manage carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and terminals.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics for materials and finished goods.
• Oversee import/export processes, ensuring deadlines, costs and quality.
• Negotiate contracts for domestic and international transport services.
• Develop and monitor freight budgets; seek cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in logistics.
• Evaluate performance of providers; build strategic partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and trade regulations, including AEO.

Skills

International logistics

Freight negotiation

Team leadership

Cost management

Incoterms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Logistics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead international transport operations for heavy and oversized cargo, primarily destined for the United States;

Plan and coordinate multimodal operations involving road, maritime, rail, and/or river transport;

Manage carriers, freight forwarders, cargo agents, port terminals, customs brokers, and other partners;

Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations for raw materials, components, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with internal standards and procedures while meeting the requirements of internal and external customers.

Manage all stages of international logistics (import and export), overseeing shipment, customs clearance, and delivery processes to ensure adherence to deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards.

Plan, negotiate, contract, and manage domestic and international transportation services (road, sea, and air), covering everything from dispatch to delivery to the final customer.

Develop, monitor, and ensure adherence to the freight and transportation budget, seeking cost-reduction opportunities without compromising service levels.

Monitor logistics performance indicators, proposing and implementing continuous improvement actions to boost operational efficiency.

Manage and evaluate the performance of transportation providers and logistics operators, developing new strategic partnerships to meet business demands.

Ensure logistics processes comply with current legislation, foreign trade regulations, and quality requirements.

Oversee the maintenance and development of the AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program, ensuring compliance with program requirements and contributing to the security of the international logistics supply chain.

Lead the logistics team, fostering employee development, driving results, and promoting continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade, Logistics, Engineering, or related fields.

Experience in domestic and international logistics (import and export).

Experience negotiating domestic and international freight rates.

Knowledge of Incoterms, customs regulations, and foreign trade.

Experience with the AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program.

Knowledge of logistics KPIs and cost management.

Experience leading teams.

• Wellhub (Gympass).