Director of Logistics Operations

Job Responsibilities

1. Drive the implementation and expansion of bulk commodity multimodal logistics operations in Brazil; oversee the development and project execution of sea, river, road, and rail multimodal transport resources.

2. Provide one-stop bulk logistics fulfillment solutions for industrial chain customers in mining, grain, steel, and fertilizer sectors, covering integrated services such as port stevedoring, storage yard management, inland transportation, customs clearance, and inventory supervision.

3. Build, manage, and develop the local business team in Brazil; set regional business targets and take full accountability for regional business results including revenue, gross profit, and collections.

4. Maintain and expand the local industrial chain customer network in Brazil (mines, grain merchants, steel mills, fertilizer plants, etc.); lead key account business negotiations, project bidding, and long-term relationship management.

5. Consolidate local Brazilian logistics resources: ports, bulk storage yards, ship owners, rail operators, trucking fleets, and customs brokers; establish a supplier qualification, evaluation, and risk control management system.

6. Identify various business risks in the Brazilian market, including policy, tax, customs, and freight risks; establish a regional logistics business risk prevention and control mechanism.

7. Implement group strategies and complete other tasks assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

1. Logistics, international trade, or related majors preferred.

2. Hands-on experience in local Brazilian bulk commodity logistics; familiarity with Brazil’s bulk multimodal transport system (inland waterways, bulk ports, inland rail/highway trunk lines); mastery of local logistics resources including ports, storage yards, transportation, and customs clearance.

3. Deep understanding of the Brazilian bulk commodity industry customer ecosystem; possess customer resources in industrial raw materials such as mining, grain, steel, and fertilizer, along with mature capabilities in customer development and business negotiation.

4. 10+ years of experience in bulk commodity logistics, with overseas regional team management experience; experience in building overseas operations from 0 to 1 is highly preferred.

5. Proficient in Portuguese for business communication and English as a working language; in-depth knowledge of Brazilian customs, tax, and import/export regulations and policies.

6. Strong goal orientation and results-driven mindset; excellent solution design and project execution capabilities; solid skills in business development, P&L management, and risk identification.

7. Willing to be based in Brazil long-term.

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