Gerente de Distribución y Almacén
- Sé parte de un equipo impulsado por la seguridad y el desempeño.
- Gran oportunidad para seguir desarrollando tus habilidades de liderazgo.
- Viví nuestros valores: Cuidado, Coraje y Curiosidad.
- Rol Basado en la ciudad de Catamarca, Argentina.
Sobre el rol
Buscamos mejores formas de proveer los materiales que el mundo necesita.
Como Gerente de Almacén y Distribución, tendrás un rol clave en la planificación, coordinación y supervisión integral de las operaciones logísticas del Salar del Hombre Muerto, asegurando el abastecimiento eficiente y seguro de materiales, insumos y equipos críticos para las operaciones de Fénix y Sal de Vida. Liderarás equipos multidisciplinarios y trabajarás de manera transversal con distintas áreas del negocio para garantizar continuidad operativa, excelencia en el servicio y mejora continua en un entorno dinámico y desafiante.
Vas a acompañar procesos que aseguren que nuestras operaciones se desarrollen de manera responsable, alineadas con estándares internacionales y con las expectativas de las comunidades.
Responsabilidades:
- Liderar y supervisar las operaciones de Distribución y Almacenes del Salar del Hombre Muerto, asegurando la continuidad operativa y el cumplimiento de los estándares de seguridad, servicio y costos.
- Gestionar y desarrollar al equipo de logística, incluyendo la supervisión directa de los Superintendentes de Fénix y Sal de Vida, promoviendo una cultura de alto desempeño, colaboración y mejora continua.
- Asegurar la planificación y ejecución eficiente de las operaciones logísticas de transporte, almacenamiento y abastecimiento, alineadas con las necesidades operativas y productivas del negocio.
- Coordinar con áreas de Supply Chain, Operaciones, Procurement y proveedores logísticos para garantizar el abastecimiento oportuno de materiales, insumos y equipos críticos.
- Monitorear indicadores de desempeño logístico (seguridad, nivel de servicio, costos, productividad y cumplimiento de planes), impulsando acciones correctivas y oportunidades de optimización.
- Asegurar el cumplimiento de políticas corporativas, estándares de HSE y normativas legales aplicables al transporte, almacenamiento y manejo de materiales.
- Liderar iniciativas de mejora continua, eficiencia operativa y desarrollo de capacidades logísticas, promoviendo buenas prácticas y digitalización de procesos.
- Gestionar la relación con operadores logísticos y transportistas estratégicos, asegurando altos estándares de servicio, seguridad y cumplimiento contractual.
Sobre vos
La persona seleccionada tendrá un perfil centrado en el cuidado de las personas y promoverá una cultura donde el bienestar físico y psicológico sean prioridades. Será una persona inclusiva, capaz de colaborar eficazmente en toda la organización, y aportará las siguientes habilidades y experiencia:
- Título universitario en Ingeniería Industrial, Logística o carreras afines.
- Experiencia superior a 5 años en posiciones de liderazgo dentro de logística compleja, supply chain, distribución y/o almacenes, preferentemente en industrias mineras, industriales o de operaciones remotas.
- Experiencia liderando equipos operativos y supervisando múltiples frentes logísticos en entornos dinámicos y de alta exigencia.
- Sólidos conocimientos en planificación logística, transporte, gestión de almacenes, indicadores de desempeño y mejora continua.
- Experiencia trabajando con operadores logísticos, transportistas y gestión de contratistas.
- Capacidad para liderar equipos multidisciplinarios, tomar decisiones operativas y gestionar prioridades en contextos complejos.
- Manejo de sistemas ERP (SAP deseable), Excel avanzado y herramientas de análisis de datos.
- Habilidades de comunicación y relacionamiento en contextos interculturales.
- Inglés intermedio/avanzado oral y escrito. (Excluyente).
Lo que ofrecemos
- Ser reconocido/a por tu contribución, tu forma de pensar y tu esfuerzo, y vuelve a casa sabiendo que has contribuido al progreso del mundo.
- Un entorno laboral donde la seguridad es siempre la máxima prioridad.
- Un paquete de remuneración competitivo con incentivos anuales para empleados/as elegibles.
- Acceso a programas de salud y bienestar de primer nivel, pensados para la familia.
- Beneficios de bienestar.
- Programa de acciones para empleados de Rio Tinto.
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado.
- Apoyo continuo para el bienestar personal y profesional para ti y tu familia.
- Licencias para todas las etapas de la vida (vacaciones, licencia parental, licencia médica).
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Distribution and Warehouse Manager
• Be part of a team driven by safety and performance.
• Great opportunity to continue developing your leadership skills.
• Live our values: Care, Courage and Curiosity.
• Role based in the city of Catamarca, Argentina.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
As a Warehouse and Distribution Manager, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and overall supervision of logistics operations at Salar del Hombre Muerto, ensuring the efficient and safe supply of materials, consumables, and critical equipment for Fénix and Sal de Vida operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and work cross-functionally with different areas of the business to ensure operational continuity, service excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic and challenging environment.
You will also support processes that ensure our operations are carried out responsibly, aligned with international standards and community expectations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and oversee Distribution and Warehouse operations at Salar del Hombre Muerto, ensuring operational continuity and compliance with safety, service, and cost standards.
- Manage and develop the logistics team, including direct supervision of the Superintendents for Fénix and Sal de Vida, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and continuous improvement culture.
- Ensure effective planning and execution of logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and supply activities, aligned with the operational and production needs of the business.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and logistics providers to ensure timely supply of materials, consumables, and critical equipment.
- Monitor logistics performance indicators (safety, service levels, costs, productivity, and plan compliance), driving corrective actions and optimization opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, HSE standards, and applicable legal regulations related to transportation, storage, and material handling.
- Lead continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and logistics capability development initiatives, promoting best practices and process digitalization.
- Manage relationships with logistics operators and strategic transport providers, ensuring high standards of service, safety, and contractual compliance.
About you
The successful candidate will have a strong focus on caring for people and will promote a culture where physical and psychological wellbeing are priorities. You will be an inclusive professional, able to collaborate effectively across the organization, and will bring the following skills and experience:
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related fields.
- Over 5 years of experience in leadership roles within complex logistics, supply chain, distribution, and/or warehousing, preferably in mining, industrial, or remote operations.
- Experience leading operational teams and supervising multiple logistics fronts in dynamic and high-demand environments.
- Strong knowledge of logistics planning, transportation, warehouse management, performance indicators, and continuous improvement.
- Experience working with logistics operators, transport providers, and contractor management.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, make operational decisions, and manage priorities in complex environments.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), advanced Excel, and data analysis tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills in intercultural environments.
- Intermediate/advanced English, both spoken and written (mandatory).
What we offer
- Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your effort, and go home knowing you have contributed to global progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the top priority.
- A competitive compensation package with annual incentives for eligible employees.
- Access to leading health and wellbeing programs designed for the whole family.
- Wellbeing benefits.
- Rio Tinto employee share program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing support for your personal and professional wellbeing, for you and your family.
- Leave programs for all stages of life (annual leave, parental leave, medical leave).
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – 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 anything else that makes us different.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – 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 anything else that makes us who we are.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in a technical role at Rio Tinto
Your advanced expertise will help drive human progress.
We’ve developed technical capabilities through nearly 150 years of discovering, planning, and operating mines in every corner of the world. We’re an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most sophisticated tools and robust data on the planet. Join us and experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
03
Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.