South America Regional Freight Operations Leader

Buffalo Tungsten Inc.; Santiago; On-site; CLP 88,757,000 - 128,205,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Regional Freight Operations Manager (SAM) to lead and optimize regional freight operations across South America, driving cost efficiency, compliance, and high-quality transport solutions. The role requires coordinating with carriers, customs brokers, and service providers while aligning with global logistics projects.

The candidate must have a Industrial Eng/Supply Chain degree, 7+ years in freight/logistics, 4+ years in leadership, and strong English; Portuguese is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Based in Chile, Peru or Brazil.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in freight transportation, logistics operations or a related area.
• At least four years of experience leading regional teams.
• Advanced English proficiency is mandatory.
• Intermediate Portuguese proficiency is desirable.
• Valid Class B driver's license or local equivalent.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Flexibility to work across different schedules and time zones when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Freight Operations team.
• Ensure team stays updated on regulations and best practices in domestic and international freight transport.
• Design and implement regional and local freight strategies and transportation solutions.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight operations.
• Manage regional relationships with logistics service providers, carriers and customs brokers.
• Ensure accuracy of documentation for customs and trade compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local and regional customs requirements and regulations.
• Lead the Freight Control Tower operations.
• Monitor and improve cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Manage operational exceptions and corrective actions.
• Oversee freight invoice validation and control processes.
• Drive freight cost-effectiveness, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Governance, administration and maintenance of transportation contracts and related documentation.
• Participate in relevant global Supply Chain and Logistics projects.

Skills

Freight operations management

Logistics strategy

Team leadership

English - advanced

Portuguese - intermediate

Travel readiness

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Aurora

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Regional Freight Operations Manager (SAM) to lead and optimize regional freight operations across South America, driving cost efficiency, compliance, and high-quality transport solutions. The role requires coordinating with carriers, customs brokers, and service providers while aligning with global logistics projects.

The candidate must have a Industrial Eng/Supply Chain degree, 7+ years in freight/logistics, 4+ years in leadership, and strong English; Portuguese is a