Sr. Specialist, Logistics Sol

Vale; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global mining company as a Senior Specialist in Logistics Solutions. This permanent onsite role in Toronto focuses on developing and managing logistics strategies that enhance competitiveness and sustainability. You will play a crucial role in supporting new business initiatives and improving logistics chains while contributing to the company's ESG goals. With a commitment to safety, diversity, and career growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the mining industry. If you have a passion for logistics and want to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Defined Contribution Pension Package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Online Training and Career Development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage logistics solutions for new projects and operations.
• Conduct studies to map logistics alternatives and negotiate with service providers.
• Monitor project implementation and ensure logistics solutions are effective.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Economics

Outbound Logistics Experience

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Customer Focus

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration

Engineering Degree

Management Degree

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

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 Senior Specialist, Logistics Solutions to join our Global Logistics team in Toronto.

This is a permanent onsite position.

As a Senior Specialist, Logistics Solutions, you will be responsible for the development and management of Logistics Solutions to support strategic decisions in mergers and acquisitions, capital project development, new business development or expansion of existing businesses, and continuous improvement in logistics chains to enhance the company's competitiveness, interfacing business areas with internal project engineering areas and recommending strategic logistics decisions, along with monitoring and coordinating research and development activities for capital projects. Your experience and skill will allow you to contribute to the Base Metals business’ ESG initiatives through strategic partnerships, which aim to reduce overall carbon emissions across the supply chain, known as Scope 3 emissions.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Responsible for the development of Logistics solutions in support of the Business’s new projects/operations and commercial initiatives through innovative business models aiming to gain competitive advantage and enabling value creation.

• Conduct studies and map logistics alternatives, whether using existing logistics infrastructure, considering or not operational improvements and capacity increases (brownfield projects) or developing new logistics corridors (greenfield projects) in countries where the company has operations or intends to develop new businesses. Lead or participate in negotiations with logistics service providers to ensure third-party service provision in regions where the company does not have its own assets, in line with the specified Logistics Solution and the best possible combination of tariff and service level.

• Monitor project implementation to ensure that the defined Logistics Solutions are adequately implemented and provide necessary adjustments seeking assistance from related technical areas.

• Develop and manage contracts and commercial agreements with strategic logistics service providers, coordinating various specialist areas, to ensure the movement of the company's products, meeting quality, safety, governance, and sustainability requirements. Seek the development of long-term partnerships to increase the reliability of logistics service provision.

• Responsible for support and guidance regarding Base Metals Sulphuric Acid supply contracts.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant field

Skills:

• Broad organizational skills gained through significant experience, seasoning and /or special development required.

• Broad-based understanding of economics, supply/demand and commodity markets/cycles as related to the mining industry.

• Extensive experience in outbound logistics, shipping, or supply chain management within the resource sector or a similar industry.

• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, commercial and business acumen

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in English and Portuguese

• Ability to demonstrate personal initiative, ownership and accountability.

• Customer focused and highly collaborative.

• Good relating and sensemaking capabilities.

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 finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, 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: F2T

Apply by:Thursday, May 15th, 2025

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