Supply chain and logistics Published: 27 Oct 2026 Regional Freight Operations Manager - SAM Various locations

Sandvik AB; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in Chile is seeking a Regional Freight Operations Manager – SAM to lead the regional freight operations across South America. The role drives operational excellence, manages relationships with carriers and brokers, and ensures compliance with customs and international trade standards.

You will lead a multinational team, design regional freight strategies, monitor performance, and participate in global logistics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; interview conducted in English.
• Experience leading regional freight operations or logistics teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional Freight Operations team across South America.
• Design and implement regional freight strategies and transportation solutions.
• Oversee inbound and LMD freight operations.
• Ensure compliance with customs and international trade regulations.
• Monitor cost, quality and delivery performance; drive improvements.
• Collaborate on global Supply Chain and Logistics projects.

Skills

Bilingual English

Cross-functional leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Job description

Regional Freight Operations Manager - SAM

Sandvik Mining is looking for a:

Regional Freight Operations Manager – SAM

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“This job opportunity is governed by Chilean Law No. 21.015, which promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.”

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Lead and continuously improve regional customs and freight operations across South America, ensuring fast, cost-efficient, high-quality and sustainable transportation solutions.

This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving freight performance and ensuring compliance with customs requirements, applicable international trade regulations and Trade Compliance standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the regional Freight Operations team.
• Design and implement regional and local freight strategies and transportation solutions.
• Manage inbound and LMD freight operations.
• Ensure the team remains up to date with the latest developments, regulations and best practices in Compliance for domestic and international processes (customs and freight).
• Monitor and improve cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Participate in relevant global Supply Chain and Logistics projects.
• Manage regional relationships with logistics service providers, carriers and customs brokers.
• Manage operational exceptions, deviations and corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate governance, administration and maintenance of transportation contracts, agreements and related documentation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Graduated in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• Bilingual in English (mandatory) and Spanish/Portuguese (interview to be conducted in English)
• Based in Chile or Brazil.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in freight transportation, logistics operations or a related area.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with diverse and multinational teams.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Flexibility to work across different schedules and time zones when required.
• Valid Class B driver’s license or local equivalent.
  

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, gender, ethnic or national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, social status, religion or personal beliefs.

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, services and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Its offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, crushing and screening, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying.