Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/04/2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Head of Warehousing, South America to join our Global Logistics Service Management team. You will be responsible for the aftermarket Distribution Center operations performance and Contract Logistics partner management and contract management operationally with specified Market Area responsibilities. Your role plays a crucial part to contribute to our business.

In this position, you will report to Director, Distribution Center Operations, with dotted line reporting to the Director, Logistics Operations South America.

Location for this role will be in Brazil, Chile, or Peru and this role requires travelling with South America region constantly and globally (annually) up to 50 % of the working time.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of Warehouse and Quality Managers, Process Assurance and Specialists dedicated to providing warehouse services with high efficiency, service level and added value to supply chain operations and customers. We are currently working on overseeing Distribution Center operations in Brazil, Chile and Peru and with continuous process and operations development.

We work closely with internal / external stakeholders, such as transportation, procurement and sales.

Our team culture is all about customer in center, high ambition – always, getting it done – together and open and honest.

The members in our team are located in Brazil, Chile and Peru as well as globally in other regions.

What You’ll Do

As of Head of Warehousing, SAM you would be accountable of the operational distribution services including warehousing, packaging, and value-added services within the region.

You would be ensuring performance and quality of the operations by managing 3PL service provider contract as well as in-house warehouse operations. To be successful in the position you will need skills and experience to manage in-house warehouse operations and logistics partners as well as being capable to cooperate and communicate efficiently to stakeholders.

You will continuously seek ways to improve cost-efficiency, operational performance, and service solutions with close collaboration of multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Who You Are

Solid experience in logistics and warehousing would be required with proven track record of managing warehouse operations, processes, or partners.

Management Skills: People, Warehouse Operations, Projects, Contracts and Stakeholders

Warehouse Process and System knowledge

Lean continuous improvement experience and mind-set

HSE experience and mind-set

Skills in communication, negotiations, analytics, and reporting

Advanced English and Spanish languages is mandatory

Self- driven and possess the ability to work independently

Seeking scenarios/options with the capabilities to analyze those options

Visionary mindset and Strong business acumen

Highly organized and effective time management

What's In It For You

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Safe work environment – For Metso, safety is a fundamental value. Our goal is to demonstrate leadership and vision in promoting a safety culture.
• Compensation and rewards - Remuneration and benefits structure aligned with market practices, offering an attractive package through a balanced composition that contains fixed and variable remuneration, in addition to health care, dental plan, life insurance, private pension, food ticket, among others, according to current policies.
• Flexibility – We defend personal interactions and face-to-face collaboration associated with an open and flexible work environment, valuing the balance between personal and professional life.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - We encourage ongoing dialogues, feedback sessions, internal mobility opportunities, mentoring programs, training and development, among other ambitious projects and global opportunities.
• Interaction without borders – Take advantage of our network of colleagues around the world to exchange experiences and knowledge. We carry out the work together, through open and honest communication.
  
  
  

Get in touch

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For additional information, please contact the RH – Resourcing team.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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