Senior Analyst, Logistics & Contracts

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Logistics & Contracts – St. John's

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Who We Are

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey's Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Analyst, Logistics & Contracts to join our Operational Services team in St. John's, NL.

This is a permanent position based in the St. John's office on a Monday-Friday schedule.

The Senior Analyst, Logistics & Contracts leads and is responsible for both Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay inbound logistics and supply chain activities associated with intermediate feeds, reagents and warehouse material. The incumbent will report directly to the Operational Services Manager and work with them or their direct Superintendent for all matters relating to Vale Newfoundland & Labrador (VNL) logistics, as well as the Marketing and Sales Manager and their teams, coordination/integration with the Procurement Managers, and the relevant Site Services, Maintenance, and Port Managers or designates in both Long Harbour & Voisey's Bay.

Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Be responsible for Newfoundland and Quebec Port and Stevedoring/warehousing activities, warehousing for VNL, and the associated external labour and internal resources required to execute work.
• Provide technical and subject matter expertise in the handling of dangerous goods and hazard/risk management.
• Oversee aviation cargo logistics for both the mine site and processing plant, and contracts for moving people and material (food, freight, equipment, etc.) to and from remote locations, and continuity in services wile also supporting the Voisey's Bay Underground Mine Expansion.
• Oversee shipping schedule updates for international acid ships, the MV Umiak or other ships as necessary & as dictated by changes in weather and cargo, delivery requirements and route to key stakeholders.
• Review KPI's to prioritize planning activities for approved work within areas of responsibility while working collaboratively with other plants and divisions to achieve operational and project goals.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration/Commerce or a related field of study.
  • A concentration in Supply Chain/Logistics is an asset.
• Six-Sigma/Lean, and/or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certifications are preferred.
• Completion of TDG Ground, TDG Air, Ground & Marine & WHMIS training are preferred.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in Logistics/Supply Chain.

Skills:

• Logistics & Supply Chain knowledge/skills are a requirement.
• Budgeting and contract management skills, and a strong analytical background in process improvement/Six-Sigma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, PeopleSoft, Ellipse.
• Knowledge with regards to cycle times for materials, shipping and transportation and the impact of the items on resource requirements and cost.
• Experience & training for the transportation of dangerous goods, and freight management in both harsh and remote climates.
• Good communications skills are required as well as the ability to multitask, change priorities, problem solve and resolve conflict.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader
• Online training and career development opportunities

Include to Transform

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at .

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] .

Pay Grade: F6T

Apply by: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

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