Job Description

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Who We Are:

Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

Port Colborne is home to our Nickel Refinery where raw materials from our Sudbury operations are processed into electrocobalt and precious metals and serves as a distribution centre for finished nickel products.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Logistics Administrator to join our Materials Management and Central Canada Logistics Group in Sudbury.

The Logistics Administrator will provide administration to Ontario Operations and Corporate Marketing for the procurement and administration of logistics services for final and intermediate products, raw materials and supplies. A Logistics Administrator receives minimal direction and must organize and prioritize their own work and use time effectively to maximize productivity and meet commitments.

Accountabilities

In this position you will:

• Manage and schedule logistics services to meet truck, rail and vessel requirements, to and from various Vale Canada sites and for imports and exports of materials
• Organize and handle logistics work for inbound or outbound sea containers.
• Track the movement of trucks, containers, railcars using external portals and provide required reports
• Administer all logistics functions with due diligence and integrity, adhering to all legal and company policies and procedures.
• Enter all required information into SAP for procurement and accounting purposes such as requisitions, purchase orders, service entry sheets to facilitate invoice payments.
• Communicate with customers and Vale finance to expedite invoice payments and follow-up on any outstanding issues
• Record in SAP and excel as needed, all data related to inventory movement and control for various materials
• Monitor contract values in SAP and advise on available funds when required
• Coordinate with Vale marketing, operating plants and carriers to ensure timely and efficient shipment of finished and intermediate products, raw materials and supplies.
• Compile data into reports and present to Supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and files in electronic and paper format.
• Utilize knowledge of shipping Dangerous Goods to ensure all regulations are met.
• Carryout tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or their designate to achieve the desired results within an agreed upon timeline and end state.
• Through logistics contacts, good judgement and company policy, resolve any issues or escalate the problem to the Supervisor.
• Reconcile, correct as necessary, and report scale weights to accounting and operations.
• Reconcile inventories at month end, investigate any discrepancies and communicate accordingly
• Perform tasks in field as required
• Focus on results.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education: The successful candidate will possess a Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration, other associated Business discipline or post secondary education coupled with required relevant logistics experience.

Experience: The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years progressive experience in Logistics. Logistics experience with importing, rail car fleet management, truck scheduling and ocean container management preferred. Past supervision experience would be an asset.

Computer Skills: Comprehensive knowledge and experience using various internal Vale systems such as Premium Enterprise, Business Objects, SAP for inventory control, requisitions, SES, PO\xe2\x80\x99s etc. Must possess strong keyboarding skills and advanced software skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Other Required Skills:

Judgement Skills \xe2\x80\x93 able to consider the situation, the issues and the people involved. This involves identifying, defining and analyzing problems or situations. It also involves the use of reason and the formulation of viable solutions and potential improvements.

Process Knowledge \xe2\x80\x93 Understanding of Ontario Surface Operations plants/process and logistical processes required.

Multitasking Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Ability to decipher and prioritize multiple tasks.

Presentation Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Able to present moderately complex information to a wide variety of audiences.

Writing and Reading Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Able to accurately inform, capture interest and gain support in a clear and concise manner. Bilingualism would be an asset.

Computer Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, MS Teams, Business Objects.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Comments:

These positions are covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Selection Posting Process for Local 2020-05 Employees located on the Ontario Operations Human Resources website.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Difference Makes All the Difference

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 \xe2\x80\x93 they are essential 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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply By: June 23, 2023

Paygrade: H

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