Advisor, Transportation & Logistics

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Purpose

Support the T&L team by creating and administering purchase orders for T&L spend.

Essential Duties

In this role, the individual will:

• Support the T&L team lead by sourcing new local suppliers and handle the supplier relationship management.
• Prepare and administer contracts with local T&L suppliers.
• Monitor local supplier regulations, agreements, and business practices.
• Ensure all contractors are aware of and follow mine safety standards.

Training & Experience

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field required.
• Relevant certifications in supply chain analytics or data management would be advantageous.
• Broad business knowledge and focus, ability to recognize issues, problems and capitalize on opportunities.
• Knowledge of logistics processes and key performance indicators (KPIs) across multi-site operations.
• Strong understanding of data analysis tools (Excel, SQL) and logistics software (TMS, SAP).
• Knowledge of regional transportation regulations and vendor management.
• Trade compliance regulations in LATAC.Recycling regulations in LATAC.
• Extensive experience in SC in international mining environments or other related sectors.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain analytics roles, preferably supporting regional or global logistics operations.
• Experience analyzing transportation data, identifying trends, and creating reports for senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience in logistics performance monitoring, vendor analysis, and supporting contract negotiations.

Technical skills:

• Business acumen and commercial management skills related to sourcing and procurement regulations and best practices in LATAC.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in logistics software and data visualization tools.
• Communication skills to present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle complex regional logistics data.
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems and evaluation criteria.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with local or Indigenous suppliers.
• Contract management and eProcurement systems knowledge.
• Conflict and change management skills.
• Relationship management skills.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

Work Location: Paramaribo, Suriname

Work schedule: 5 days work, 2 days off, 8 hours work