First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Logistics Scheduler - A, Transportation and Logistics

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColón, Colón Province, PanamaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A university or technical degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, activity scheduling, or similar roles is required.
Experience planning and scheduling transportation, including resource allocation and delivery coordination, is required.
Practical knowledge of land and maritime transport operations and cargo mobilization processes is required.
Experience coordinating contractors, transport providers, and multiple internal customers in operational environments is required.
Ability to analyze operational information, manage simultaneous priorities, and respond to schedule changes is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for tracking, control, and analysis of logistics information, is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, update, and monitor transportation schedules to meet operational needs and delivery commitments.
Coordinate fleet allocation, logistics resources, and land and maritime transport services according to business requirements.
Manage the mobilization of general, oversized, and regulated cargo while ensuring compliance with safety standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate with contractors and internal customers to execute transportation plans efficiently and resolve operational deviations.
Monitor logistics performance indicators, resource utilization, schedule compliance, and costs associated with transportation operations.
Prepare operational reports, maintain current logistics records, and support control and validation of services delivered by contractors.
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities to optimize operational efficiency, resource utilization, and logistics cost management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with ERP systems, preferably JDE Oracle.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Project.
Experience analyzing logistics costs and optimizing transportation resources.
Knowledge of regulations applicable to transporting dangerous goods.
Experience managing oversized cargo and special mobilization requirements.
Experience tracking logistics performance indicators and preparing operational reports.

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Propósito

Únete al equipo de Cobre Panamá como Logistics Scheduler – Operaciones de Transporte y Logística. En este rol, serás responsable de planificar, coordinar y monitorear las actividades de transporte requeridas para garantizar la movilización eficiente y segura de materiales, equipos y carga hacia las distintas áreas de la operación. Tendrás la oportunidad de optimizar recursos logísticos, coordinar contratistas y clientes internos, y asegurar el cumplimiento de los programas de transporte mediante una gestión efectiva de costos, capacidades y tiempos de entrega.

Responsabilidades Principales

Planificar, actualizar y monitorear programas de transporte para asegurar el cumplimiento de las necesidades operativas y los compromisos de entrega.
Coordinar la asignación de flota, recursos logísticos y servicios de transporte terrestre y marítimo de acuerdo con los requerimientos del negocio.
Gestionar la movilización de carga general, sobredimensionada y materiales regulados, garantizando el cumplimiento de los estándares de seguridad y las normativas aplicables.
Coordinar con contratistas y clientes internos para asegurar la ejecución eficiente de los planes de transporte y resolver desviaciones operativas.
Monitorear indicadores de desempeño logístico, utilización de recursos, cumplimiento de programas y costos asociados a las operaciones de transporte.
Preparar reportes operativos, mantener registros logísticos actualizados y apoyar los procesos de control y validación de servicios prestados por contratistas.
Identificar oportunidades de mejora continua que contribuyan a optimizar la eficiencia operativa, la utilización de recursos y la gestión de costos logísticos.

Calificaciones

Título universitario o técnico en Logística, Supply Chain Management, Ingeniería o carreras afines.
Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en logística, transporte, programación de actividades o roles similares.
Experiencia en planificación y programación de transporte, incluyendo asignación de recursos y coordinación de entregas.
Conocimiento práctico de operaciones de transporte terrestre y marítimo, así como de procesos asociados a movilización de carga.
Experiencia coordinando contratistas, transportistas y múltiples clientes internos en entornos operativos.
Capacidad para analizar información operativa, gestionar prioridades simultáneas y responder a cambios en la programación.
Dominio de Microsoft Office, especialmente Excel para seguimiento, control y análisis de información logística.

Deseables

Experiencia con sistemas ERP, preferiblemente JDE Oracle.
Conocimiento y manejo de Microsoft Project.
Experiencia en análisis de costos logísticos y optimización de recursos de transporte.
Conocimiento de normativas y regulaciones aplicables al transporte de mercancías peligrosas.
Experiencia gestionando carga sobredimensionada y requerimientos especiales de movilización.
Experiencia en seguimiento de indicadores de desempeño logístico y elaboración de reportes operativos.

Te ofrecemos

Forma parte de una operación de clase mundial.
Desarrolla tu carrera participando en proyectos logísticos de alto impacto para el negocio.
Colabora con equipos multidisciplinarios y proveedores estratégicos para garantizar la continuidad operacional.
Contribuye a la optimización de procesos de transporte, logística y cadena de suministro.
Únete a una empresa multinacional comprometida con la excelencia operativa, la seguridad y la mejora continua.

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About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1983

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