Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER

Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.

Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.

Capstone employees are eligible for an extensive total rewards package, designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This package includes, but is not limited to:

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 90% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
• Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2%, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 15%
• 4-day, 10-hour work schedule
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
• Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
• Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of finished products, including copper cathodes, copper concentrate, and molybdenum, from the mine site to customers. This role oversees outbound logistics, shipping documentation, metal accounting, inventory reconciliation, and transportation activities to ensure products are delivered on time and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and external logistics providers, the Logistics Specialist maintains the integrity of inventory and metal accounting records, supports cost-effective transportation strategies, and drives continuous improvement across the logistics process.

• Logistics Coordination: Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily and weekly shipments of copper concentrate, copper cathodes, and molybdenum products to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
• Shipment Planning: Coordinate shipment schedules with Operations, Commercial, transportation providers, and port facilities to achieve on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance.
• Shipping Documentation: Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, including bills of lading, shipping instructions, export documentation, and other required transportation records.
• Metal Accounting: Maintain accurate reconciliation of finished product inventory across site storage, in-transit shipments, port inventories, and vessel shipments.
• Inventory Reconciliation: Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving weights, assays, inventory balances, and transportation losses to ensure alignment between physical inventory and system records.
• Risk Management: Monitor logistics activities to maintain chain of custody through seal verification, weight validation, and shipment tracking while supporting loss prevention initiatives.
• Issue Resolution: Execute established discrepancy response procedures, coordinate investigations, and implement corrective actions for shipment variances or inventory discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure logistics activities comply with company policies, transportation regulations, export requirements, and applicable MSHA standards.
• Operational Support: Maintain readiness of logistics materials and supplies required for concentrate and cathode shipments, including sampling materials, seals, tags, and documentation.
• Production Coordination: Coordinate shipment planning with Marketing and Operations to align production forecasts with customer shipment schedules.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Prepare accurate logistics, inventory, and shipment reports while analyzing transportation performance, inventory trends, transit times, and logistics costs.
• SAP Transactions: Process logistics-related transactions in SAP, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, service entry sheets, notifications, and shipment tracking activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, reduce freight costs, minimize demurrage, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance cross-functional coordination.
• Safety: Promote safe work practices and ensure all logistics activities are conducted in compliance with site safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in logistics, supply chain, mining, or industrial operations.
• Experience coordinating outbound shipments, transportation providers, shipping documentation, and inventory tracking.
• Knowledge of bulk materials logistics, transportation coordination, and inventory reconciliation principles.
• Proficiency with SAP logistics or materials management functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across operational, commercial, and financial teams.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Experience within mining, metals, or bulk commodity logistics.
• Experience supporting export logistics and port operations.
• Knowledge of metal accounting principles and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Spanish language proficiency.

• Primarily site-based with a combination of office and field responsibilities.
• Regular interaction with production areas, warehouses, transportation staging areas, and shipping facilities.
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces and active mining or industrial work areas.
• Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• May require lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in operational areas.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

CAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.