Head of Industrial Projects, LATAM

Our client
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a global leader in commodities warehousing, freight forwarding, project & integrated logistics and operating in more than 30 countries, delivering end‑to‑end logistics, storage, and supply chain solutions is looking to add an
Industrial Projects Head, LATAM
to its Global project logistics team, based at offices in Chile or Peru.

On Offer:

• An opportunity to join a highly regarded Logistics Specialist and play a key leadership role in its growth within the LATAM region
• Gain experience in executing green field projects in multiple countries
• Regional investment work
• Exposure to commodities, freight and industrial markets in the region

The Company

A global leader in commodities warehousing, freight forwarding, project logistics and integrated logistics, this organisation operates in more than 30 countries, delivering end‑to‑end logistics, storage, and supply chain solutions tailored to customer needs. Its expertise spans a wide range of commodities, including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil and gas, project cargo, and general cargo. Its global footprint covers Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, the United States, and Latin America.

Main Purpose of the Industrial Projects Head, LATAM:

• Head Project logistics presence within LATAM generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company's existing network
• Supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for LATAM region
• The ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift projects within the Americas and abroad

Duties & Responsibilities of the Industrial Projects Head, LATAM:

• Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within LATAM
• Budget Preparations and Financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across LATAM
• Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
• Develop New Network Partners across LATAM for strategic locations
• Development of business within LATAM to further complement the Growth Strategy
• Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
• Support existing Project departments within Africa, APAC, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in LATAM
• Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
• Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
• Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
• Develop new markets outside of the current project business within LATAM
• Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
• Actively participate as a member of Global Project team and working closely with other business units within entities globally
• Communicate and work with all overseas branches on Freight & Project leads
• Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results

To Be Considered for the Industrial Projects Head, LATAM:

• Fluency in English & Spanish
• Proven experience in Projects/Heavy Lift/OOG logistics & general freight forwarding
• A proven leader with a track record of building a department from the ground up
• A highly motivated individual capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in LATAM, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc.
• Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair

For full details, contact Willis Global –
a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.