Logistics Lead

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking an experienced Logistics Lead to join our Commercial Services team in Perth. This is a permanent opportunity responsible for leading the end-to-end management of international freight and logistics services supporting the Sino Iron operation and project, with travel to Cape Preston approximately once per month to support major vessel and project cargo arrivals.

This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex global supply chain movements, including break bulk, heavy lift and project cargo shipments into Australia, while managing our key logistics service providers and driving cost-effective, compliant logistics outcomes for one of Australia's largest magnetite mining operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage inbound and outbound international freight movements across ocean, air and land transport modes
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant delivery of goods
• Manage logistics service providers and contracts, ensuring performance against service levels, KPIs and contractual obligations
• Oversee customs, biosecurity, dangerous goods and import/export compliance requirements
• Provide logistics planning and cost estimation support for major project works, including heavy lift and oversized cargo movements
• Maintain and govern CPM's International Logistics Tracking System and logistics documentation processes
• Monitor logistics expenditure, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and identify cost optimisation opportunities
• Lead, mentor and support the Logistics Coordinator while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics function.

What we're looking for:

• 7–10 years' experience in international logistics management across ocean, air and land freight
• Demonstrated experience managing break bulk shipments into Australia from East Asia, ideally within the mining or resources sector
• Strong knowledge of Australian port operations, including Port Dampier and Port Hedland
• Experience with project logistics, heavy lift and oversized cargo transportation
• Sound understanding of Australian customs, biosecurity and quarantine requirements
• Experience managing logistics providers, freight contracts and supplier performance
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Commerce or a related discipline
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin is essential
• National Police Clearance (within 3 months)
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and eligibility to obtain or hold an MSIC.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100km Southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara.

Our fully integrated operation features an open pit mine serviced by some of the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. We are spearheading a new downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron ore into a high-grade, premium export product.  

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.