Position Description:Are you a Supply Chain professional looking to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Logistics and Transportation Manager. The successful candidate will be Responsible for development, implementation, continuous improvement and execution of Nevada Gold Mines Logistics and Transportation policies, standards, processes and guidelines to drive shared goals and objectives across the entire Supply Chain. Oversee all regional modal and transportation planning activities, responsible to ensure all regulatory obligations are met, understood and are in compliance with regional government and Nevada Gold Mines procedures and policies. Enhances Nevada Gold Mines overall logistics and transportation management capability through continuous improvement and development of the organization. Communicates Logistics vision and builds strong working relationships internally with peers at site and region and externally with suppliersAt Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.Responsibilities:Develops, implements, continuously improves and executes Nevada Gold Mines Logistic and Transportation program strategy, policies and guidelines. Accountable for targets, metrics and key logistics and transportation performance indicators for the region.Describes current service levels, availability, and pricing of various forms of transportation services. Considerations include software solutions, brokerage options, multi-modes (air/intermodal/truckload/rail), fuel, capacity, technology (electronic commerce/TMS), internet transportation exchanges, labor markets, understanding service/transit/cost differences, knowledge and understanding of third party logistics marketplace.Builds mutually beneficial relationships between supply chain operations and service suppliers (from end user/customer through to the supplier).Subject matter expert in customs and regulations (including HAZMAT, ESR and freight forwarding) associated with modal planning.Applies knowledge of relevant logistical software available to enhance productivity, decision-making, and methods of communicating transportation activities to the necessary parties.Creates regional risk profile for logistics and transportation and protects company assets by monitoring service providers filing claims with a loss or damage occurs.Assist with sourcing strategy and negotiations for rate agreements with LTL (Less than Truckload). FLT (Full Truckload), Rail Ocean, Forwarders, Courier Service and Expedited Service carriers. Assist in the establishment of an annual transportation budget.Identifies, installs and tracks performance within a transportation system. Considerations include costs/service tradeoffs, transit time, cycle time, line item availability and effect on order completeness, broader supply chain measures and claims.Builds load plans, is able to create and implement process fundamentals of load planning, vast experience in implementing continuous improvement processes on an existing basis and can audit exiting operations. Schedules modal activities, able to create and implement modal planning schedules. Subject Matter Expert in modal optimization and planning, able to create and implement process fundamentals of modal optimization.Develop skills and abilities of direct and indirect reports through ongoing performance measurement and feedback. Provide career guidance and act as a champion and mentor for all resources in supply chain organization. Ensure that all logistics and transport providers are in compliance with safety requirements promote the company's safety culture, including training of assigned staff, clearly stating safety expectations, ensuring unsafe events are reviewed in a timely manner and 100% compliance with all Nevada Gold Mines and governmental regulations.The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience. Minimum of ten (10) years of directly related logistics and transportation planning or equivalent combination of training and experience are necessary. Five (5) to seven (7) years of management experience - leading teams and having direct reports.Mining experience preferred (experience navigating challenges associated with remote location transport)Strong computer skills using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio. Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or equivalent enterprise level software packages is necessary. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaboration and interaction is expected across the regional supply chain organization as well as across the operational areas of Nevada Gold Mines.Position may be required to travel to and assist other domestic and international sites. Position will be required to complete on-call duties.What We Can Offer YouA comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless. Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
