Warehouse Coordinator

Bechtel Corporation; Iquique; On-site; CLP 68,762,000 - 98,232,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee field materials at operating locations and temporary sites in Iquique, Chile. You will develop and implement the overall project materials management plan, including staffing, stock levels, procedures, and compliance with project procurement standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong supervisory and organizational skills. Relocation is authorized for national camp assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with field materials management in construction or mining projects is preferred.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct the implementation of the project materials management plan.
• Establish staffing requirements and assist in staffing locations and sites.
• Monitor performance against project procurement procedures and site instructions.
• Create site-specific metrics for materials management performance (labor hours, cycle times).
• Oversee disposal of surplus materials and equipment.
• Prepare initial organization charts for materials management activities for approval.

Skills

Materials management

Staffing

Project procurement

Supervisory leadership

Planning & organization

Just-in-time deliveries

Warehouse operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Iquique

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Project Overview:

Ujina Growth Project:

The mining area is located 185 km southeast of Iquique, at 4,400 meters above sea level, in Tarapacá Region. The main objective of Doña Inés de Collahuasi’s project is to increase the concentrator’s throughput capacity from an average of 170 ktpd to 210 ktpd. Currently, the awarded service corresponds to the execution of Package PG1 - the first of three packages contemplated for this project - which involves the detailed engineering and procurement (EP) of six flotation cells, and on-site support during the construction phase. Service for package PG1, which began on August 1, 2023, is a continuation of the study phase (FEL3).

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for managing materials at the project’s operating locations and temporary work sites (small, medium, or part of a medium-sized project), developing and directing the implementation of the overall project materials management plan, including project materials procedures, facility needs, staffing requirements, stock inventory levels, detailed materials management systems (manual or automated), and the overall project materials security plan.

Major Responsibilities:

• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of initial organization charts for materials management activities at operating locations and temporary work sites, submitting proposed changes to the Project Field Procurement Manager for approval.
• Assisting the Project Field Procurement Manager (PFPM) in preparing field procurement labor-hour estimates. Monitoring employee utilization throughout the duration of the project and recommending applicable changes to the PFPM.
• Assisting the PFPM in staffing the project’s operating locations and temporary work sites. Recommending long-term staffing requirements and assisting the PFPM in coordinating the timely staffing of required positions.
• Preparing recommendations for the facilities and equipment necessary to provide professional materials administration operations at the project’s temporary locations and work sites, as specifically directed by the PFPM, beginning as early as practicable during the planning stages and continuing throughout the project.
• Continuously reviewing performance at operating locations and temporary work sites to validate staffing requirements and ensuring that performance complies with the standards reflected in project procurement procedures and work site instructions.
• Establishing site-specific metrics to measure field materials management performance, including labor hours per deliverable and cycle-time reductions for receiving, issuing, and recording data.
• Assisting the PFPM in establishing and monitoring an ongoing program for the disposal of surplus materials and equipment identified by project management as surplus to project needs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the essential elements of a field materials management organization.Knowledge of the skills required for administrative, warehouse, and warehouse supervisory positions.
• Knowledge and understanding of how automated materials management systems maintain control of project materials.
• Knowledge of materials management principles related to construction projects, such as planning, work packaging, just-in-time deliveries, issue upon receipt, and jurisdiction for delivered goods.
• Knowledge of corporate procurement and materials management procedures.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.

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