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The purpose of the role is to plan, govern and deliver the movement of heavy-lift, out-of-gauge, break-bulk and other critical project cargo for AME capital projects, expansions and shutdowns, routing each consignment from international origin through the Durban, Walvis Bay and Dar es Salaam corridors into the DRC, Zambia, Tanzania and the wider AME footprint, delivering to required-on-site (ROS) dates safely, compliantly and at the lowest landed cost.\nJoin our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:\nCommunicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity\n\nExhibiting a Results-Driven approach\n\nDelivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose\n\nDedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy\n\nTaking Responsibility and being Accountable\n\nCommitting to Zero Harm\n\nCultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships\n\nIf you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.\nResponsibilities:\nOwn the end-to-end project logistics plan for each capital project and expansion, aligning procurement, manufacturing and shipping schedules with EPCM construction milestones and owner ramp-up dates.\nPlan the multimodal (sea, air, road and rail) route for every heavy-lift, out-of-gauge, break-bulk and containerised package, selecting the corridor, port and mode that best balances cost, risk and ROS 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