Logistics Assistant Manager

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 06/26/2026

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

 This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Site: Concón 

 INTRODUCTION

 We are seeking a Logistics Assistant Manager to join the Consumables business area and the regional operating hub for SAM. You will be responsible for logistics in Chile. The successful candidate will oversee logistics for the country, drive process optimization, manage high‑complexity transportation networks, and ensure reliable delivery performance across all customer segments. This role plays a crucial part in the business area strategy, which will contribute to both our profitability and our service levels to customers.

 In this position, you will report to the Head of SAM Region Logistics.

 This position is mainly located in Concon, Chile.

TEAM YOU WILL BELONG TO

 You will join a team of professionals who are passionate about taking the Consumables business area to the next level and delivering the business results. We are currently building the new team and ways of working and looking for the best candidate to join us on this journey. 

 We work closely with both the full Consumables business area and all the market areas. Our team culture is all about driving for results, creating value for Metso and our customers and succeeding together.

 WHAT YOU WILL DO

Oversee shipment scheduling and dispatching once goods are ready, ensuring alignment with production output and customer requirements

·    Direct transportation strategies for heavy, oversized, specialized, or high‑volume components, managing relationships with key carriers, freight partners, and logistics service providers

·       Provide leadership and oversight for warehouse and distribution operations across multiple regions, ensuring efficient material flow and proper handling of rubber, steel, composite, and ceramic consumables

·       Lead visibility and tracking processes for shipments to warehouses, customer facilities, mine sites, and remote locations, including both company‑arranged freight and customer‑arranged logistics partners.

·       Develop and execute multi‑region logistics strategies that support business growth, improve service levels, and reduce total logistics cost

·       Collaborate with manufacturing plants, procurement, sales, and service teams to ensure logistics capabilities support production planning, customer commitments, and long‑term business objectives.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing KPIs, performance dashboards, and standardized processes across all logistics functions.

·       Manage escalations involving complex logistics challenges, carrier performance issues, or customer‑impacting delays, ensuring timely resolution and preventive actions.

·       Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, and transportation regulations across all logistics operations.

·       Lead, mentor, and develop logistics managers and specialists, building a high‑performing team and strengthening organizational capability.

·       Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for logistics operations and infrastructure.

 WHO YOU ARE

Diploma/Master in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

·       Extensive logistics or supply chain leadership experience in mining, heavy industry, or industrial consumables.

·       Strong expertise in managing transportation networks for heavy, oversized, or specialized components.

·       Proven ability to lead logistics strategies across multiple regions or countries.

·       Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑development skills.

·       Proficiency with ERP systems, logistics KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies.

·       Experience in managing complex vendor relationships and high‑impact escalations.  

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

·       Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

·       Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment

·     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 - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

·       Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

GET IN TOUCH

 Want to rise above the possible with us? Click Apply now to leave your application by June 26th. Please note that we will start screening and possibly interviewing candidates already during the application period and the selection will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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