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This hands-on leadership role connects future demand with the physical flow of equipment, components, spare parts, and service materials. The Manager ensures inventory is positioned appropriately, materials are available when needed, and domestic and international logistics operate reliably and efficiently. The role also builds a scalable and resilient supply chain through clear processes, reliable data, strong controls, team development, cross-training, and continuous improvement.\nJob Responsibilities:\nLogistics, Inventory & Material Flow:\nLead shipping and receiving operations and the movement of equipment and materials among suppliers, MineSense facilities, service locations and customer sites.\nOversee inbound and outbound logistics for equipment, components, spare parts, service materials and operational inventory.\nCoordinate domestic and international logistics across Canada, Chile and Peru, including freight, customs, import/export documentation, shipment visibility and logistics-provider performance.\nPosition inventory and equipment to support manufacturing, customer deployments, field service, repairs, upgrades and replacements.\nOwn inventory-control processes and establish effective controls for receipts, transfers, shipments, returns, adjustments and other inventory 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