Logistics & Warehousing Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a Logistics and Warehousing Supervisor to join our Supply Chain team. This role oversees all site warehousing, inventory management, and inbound/outbound logistics activities at the Thacker Pass Operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including MRO stores, spare parts inventory, bulk and packaged chemical reagents, finished goods, and material staging areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across all material categories, including bulk storage systems such as tanks, silos, and ISO containers.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies as needed.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including min/max levels, reorder points, and critical spare parts strategies in collaboration with Supply Chain and Maintenance teams.
• Lead the safe receiving, inspection, storage, and handling of materials, equipment, and chemical reagents.
• Manage the picking, kitting, and staging of materials to support maintenance and operational work activities.
• Oversee finished goods warehousing, order fulfillment, staging, and outbound shipping activities.
• Cook up shipment schedules and product readiness with Commercial, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure all packaging, labeling, and shipping documentation meet customer, regulatory, and export requirements.
• Manage inbound transportation of materials, equipment, and chemical reagents to the site.
• Cook up outbound transportation of finished lithium products, including export logistics, containerization, documentation, and handoff to freight forwarders and carriers.
• Serve as the primary site liaison with third-party transload facilities, terminal operators, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor carrier and terminal performance against established safety, service, throughput, and cost metrics.
• Promote and enforce Lithium Americas' safety-first culture throughout all warehousing and logistics activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, rail, hazardous materials, environmental, and export regulations.
• Identify warehousing and logistics risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Participate in incident investigations and support the development and execution of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate warehouse and logistics transactions within ERP and logistics systems (SAP preferred).
• Ensure proper management of bills of landing, shipping records, export documentation, inventory records, and carrier invoices.
• Prepare and communicate reports on inventory accuracy, logistics performance, service levels, and operating costs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor warehouse, shipping and receiving, and logistics personnel, including workforce planning, training, performance management, and safety leadership.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and daily operating routines across warehouse and logistics functions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, material control, and operational discipline.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to warehouse layout, material flow, logistics processes, and cost efficiency.
• Support the development, implementation, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Champion a culture aligned with Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or supply chain operations, preferably within mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory, lead, or team leadership role.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence, with strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of transportation operations, carrier management, freight coordination, inventory management, and applicable regulatory requirements, including hazardous materials transportation.
• Experience with export logistics, transload operations, terminal management, and coordination with third-party logistics providers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), transportation management systems (TMS), and other inventory or logistics management tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial operations, including construction, commissioning, start-up, or operational readiness activities is preferred.