LOGISTICS MANAGER
| Date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
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| Place of work: | Argentina |
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Job Title: |
LOGISTICS MANAGER |
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Job Location: |
Argentina (ARG) |
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Starting date |
2026/2027 |
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Salary range: |
Excellent salary package with benefits |
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Region AFC Coordinator South America– Proyectos en Argentina y Sudamérica ¿Te gustaría formar parte de algunos de los proyectos industriales más importantes de Sudamérica?
¿Hablas español y tienes experiencia liderando obras industriales en Latinoamérica? Esta podría ser tu próxima oportunidad profesional. What we are looking for: We are particularly interested in professionals who:
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Mission |
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Logistics Manager Argentina is responsible for coordinating local project logistics activities in Argentina, with specific focus on project cargo, OSHL shipments, customs clearance in the regime the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), port/storage/site interface and final delivery to site. The role manages the operational interface with freight forwarders, customs brokers, local customs and other authorities, port operators, transport subcontractors and Construction/Site teams, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective logistics execution. The position reports to the Project Logistics Manager and to the Logistics Head of Department in Italy, providing timely status updates, risk escalation, cost visibility and mitigation plans. The role requires strong communication, leadership, contractual awareness and preventive problem-solving capability |
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Main Activities and Responsibilities |
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Required Competencies |
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1) Technical Competencies: • Strong experience in project logistics, preferably in EPC, oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, infrastructure or industrial projects. • Solid knowledge of freight forwarding, customs brokerage in the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), local delivery, port operations and site logistics. • Proven experience with project cargo and OSHL transport, including route surveys, permits, method statements, port operations, lifting/handling and final-mile delivery. • Understanding of transport contracts, LSP scope of work, customs documentation, HS code logic, shipping documents and cost structures. • Familiarity with TMS or equivalent transport management systems, Excel-based trackers, reporting tools and document control platforms. Managerial Competencies: • Strong management capability toward freight forwarders, customs brokers, local transport companies, subcontractors and local authorities. • Ability to lead by coordination, discipline, follow-up and escalation. • Capacity to manage multiple stakeholders with different priorities and drive them toward project objectives. • Strong decision-making and prioritization under pressure. • Ability to challenge LSPs and local partners constructively but firmly when performance, documentation or cost control is not adequate. • Capability to manage local partners with a clear performance-driven approach, avoiding dependency on weak or reactive service providers. Communication & Stakeholder Management • Excellent communication skills in multicultural and international project environments. • Ability to coordinate effectively with local delivery partners, site/construction teams, customs brokers, freight forwarders, local authorities and management. • Clear reporting style, with concise identification of issue, impact, mitigation, owner and deadline. • Strong negotiation and influencing capability. • Ability to maintain professional, diplomatic and firm communication with external partners. • Strong coordination skills with local delivery partners, especially for OSHL execution and interface with construction activities. Problem-Solving Attitude • Preventive and solution-oriented mindset. • Ability to detect risks early and propose realistic alternatives. • Ability to manage emergencies without losing control of documentation, cost and communication. • Strong ownership of results, with focus on delivery, compliance and cost optimization. • Ability to transform operational issues into structured action plans with clear accountability and deadlines. |
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Key Deliverables |
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• Updated shipment and delivery status report. • OSHL delivery plan and coordination tracker. • Customs clearance progress report. • Weekly action list with LSP/customs broker/construction. • Critical shipment dashboard. • Extra-cost and claims tracker. • LSP/customs broker performance monitoring. • Risk and mitigation register for Argentina local delivery. • Management reporting package with issues, impacts and decisions required. • Route survey and permit status tracker for OSHL cargo. • Site delivery pre-alert and material arrival coordination report |
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Key Performance Indicators |
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• On-time delivery to site versus project required dates. • Customs clearance cycle time and number of avoidable customs/documentation issues. • OSHL readiness before execution, including permit, route, MOS, lifting and site readiness. • TMS/data completeness and timely update. • Reduction of avoidable storage, detention, demurrage and standby costs. • Timely escalation of critical issues with proposed mitigation. • LSP/customs broker responsiveness and compliance with contract requirements. • Quality and completeness of reporting to management. • Damage/claim evidence completeness and timely notification. • Construction/site satisfaction with delivery coordination and pre-alert quality. • Cost optimization versus planned transport budget and reduction of avoidable extra costs. |
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What we offer |
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