Regional Freight Operations Manager - SAM

Sandvik AB; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Regional Freight Operations Manager – SAM to lead and continuously improve regional customs and freight operations across South America, ensuring fast, cost-efficient, high-quality and sustainable transportation solutions.

You will drive operational excellence, manage inbound and LMD freight operations, monitor cost, quality and delivery, and coordinate with global Supply Chain projects and service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.
• Bilingual in English (mandatory) and Spanish/Portuguese (interview in English)
• Based in Chile or Brazil.
• Minimum of 10 years of freight transportation/logistics operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with diverse and multinational teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid driver’s license or local equivalent.

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 compliance with customs requirements and international trade regulations.
• Monitor and improve cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Participate in global Supply Chain and Logistics projects.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, carriers and customs brokers.
• Oversee governance, administration and maintenance of transportation contracts.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish/Portuguese

Education

Industrial Engineering / SCM degree

Job description

Regional Freight Operations Manager - SAM

Sandvik Mining is looking for a:

Regional Freight Operations Manager – SAM

CUSTOMER FOCUS AND PASSION TO WIN?

WE HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU!

“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.