Manager, Supply Chain Americas

Vale Base Metals; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Base Metals, a global mining company, is seeking a Manager for Supply Chain Americas in Toronto. This hybrid role involves overseeing logistics operations in both Canada and Brazil, ensuring timely shipments, and optimizing supply chain processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in logistics management and leadership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Culture of safety, diversity & inclusion

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in Logistics, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with 3PLs is significant.
• Proficient in logistics management systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily global logistics operations and manage 3PL warehouses.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Identify risks and address logistics-related challenges.

Skills

Logistics Management

Inventory Control

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Data Analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CSCP, CLTD)

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Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Manager, Supply Chain (Americas) to join our Global Logistics team in Toronto.

This is a permanent hybrid position.

As the Manager of Supply Chain, you will oversee two regional teams based in Brazil and Canada. These teams handle planning, monitoring, reporting, and order processing, encompassing various roles in commercial transportation and deliveries. You will have global accountability for the Base Metals business, managing all aspects of inbound and outbound logistics across North and South America. This includes ensuring the safe and timely shipment of over $3 billion worth of copper, nickel, cobalt, and intermediate saleable products, as well as 3P feed purchases to and from international origins and destinations

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Oversee daily outbound logistics operations globally, ensuring on-time shipments and compliance with service-level agreements, and manage 3PL warehouses in North America.
• Ensure efficient supply chain management, inventory control, and quality control measures for all operations, including international shipping processes, customs compliance, and trade regulations.
• Monitor performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, transit time, cost per shipment), prepare detailed reports for senior management, and optimize transportation networks considering cost, speed, and sustainability.
• Identify risks in logistics operations, develop mitigation strategies, and address logistics-related challenges such as delays, capacity issues, and cost escalations.
• Promote the implementation of transportation management systems (TMS) and data analytics, stay updated on industry trends, and implement advanced technologies to enhance logistics operations.
• Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals in Brazil and Canada, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and collaborate with internal teams to align logistics activities with supply chain and customer needs.
  
  

About You

Education:

• Bachelors Degree
• Certifications in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CSCP, CLTD) are highly desirable
  
  

Experience:

• 8-10 years’ experience in Logistics, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management, with significant experience in working with 3PLs.
  
  

Skills:

• Extensive domestic and international logistics management experience, including import/export regulations and customs compliance.
• Broad organizational skills gained through significant experience and specialized training.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Proficient in logistics management systems and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish is preferred.
• Strong ability to demonstrate personal initiative, ownership, and accountability.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Virtual Healthcare online.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
  
  

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s IT, strategic planning, Human Resources, and legal affairs, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race,

gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: GRG

Apply by: June 9, 2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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