Supervisor Logistics at Founders Metals in Paramaribo, Paramaribo

Supervisor Logistics

Location: Paramaribo, Paramaribo

Company Overview

Founders Metals Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company advancing high-impact projects through disciplined, results-driven exploration. Our flagship Antino Gold Project in Suriname hosts extensive near-surface gold mineralization with exceptional growth potential along a proven gold trend.

At Founders, we combine technical excellence with a bold, entrepreneurial spirit. Our team is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to discovering and developing world-class gold assets that create long-term value for our shareholders, local communities, and partners.

We are a fast-growing, performance-focused company that values integrity, accountability, and innovation in everything we do. As we expand our operations and accelerate discovery, Founders Metals offers a dynamic environment where talented individuals can make a meaningful impact, grow their careers, and help shape the next chapter of a modern Canadian gold company.

Logistics Supervisor

The Supervisor Logistics is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the movement of cargo between FDR Suriname Holdings N.V.'s designated locations in Paramaribo, the Antino exploration camp, and remote camps by air charter and river boat. The role ensures that supplies are delivered to site and exploration samples are returned to the assay laboratory safely, on schedule, cost-effectively, and in compliance with Suriname aviation, maritime, environmental, mining, and customs regulations. As the single point of contact with transport providers, the role manages manifests, the daily movement plan, dangerous goods and fuel shipments, sample chain of custody, and oversees site logistics and material coordination activities to ensure materials and services are available when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Cargo Movement Planning & Coordination – Coordinate the end-to-end cargo plan with Blue Wing Airlines and river transport providers as single point of contact; prioritize loads by operational criticality, perishability, and dangerous goods/load constraints; confirm capacity, create manifests, and publish the daily movement plan before the first flight each day.
• Air Charter & River Transport Execution – Receive and verify inbound domestic and international cargo and prepare outbound loads; assist Blue Wing Airlines with weight-and-balance loads; book river transport (typically via Albina), confirm capacity, fuel, and transit time, and secure cargo for river transit (waterproofing, lashing, drum integrity, flotation).
• Procurement Support & Inventory Control – Support the Procurement team by coordinating the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and supplies required for operations; monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment requirements; perform weekly cycle counts and investigate and resolve discrepancies; follow up on receiving exceptions, delayed shipments, and urgent material needs reported by camp; supervise material handling activities to ensure efficient warehouse operations and accurate inventory records.
• Dangerous Goods, Fuel & HSE Compliance – Package and ship dangerous goods per IATA DGR (air) and UN/ADR and MAS requirements (river/road); manage fuel in approved, sealed, inspected drums/IBCs and segregate incompatible materials; ensure only certified personnel prepare/accept DG and retain Shipper’s Declarations; stage spill kits and PPE along the route; enforce HSE rules and correct PPE at all times.
• Sample Logistics & Chain of Custody – Coordinate outbound sample movements on the agreed schedule in full compliance with Chain of Custody procedure FDR-COC-ANT-001: unique IDs, tamper-evident packaging, signed handover at every transfer point, and a custody log from camp to lab; protect samples from contamination and moisture and track them to lab receipt.
• Cost Control, Reporting & Escalation – Track cost per kilogram and per movement by mode against budget; maximize payload utilization and consolidate loads; report savings opportunities, variances, and KPIs to the Manager Supply Chain; escalate delays affecting drilling, fuel, or critical parts, operator schedule issues, and any broken chain of custody immediately, with clear facts, impact, and proposed actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in remote mining or exploration operations using air charter and/or river transport.
• Strong knowledge of cargo planning and manifesting, weight-and-balance principles, dangerous goods regulations (IATA DGR, UN/ADR), sample chain of custody, import/customs documentation, procurement processes, and inventory control. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office; strong planning and cost-tracking skills.
• Dangerous goods certification (IATA DGR) preferred or ability to obtain. Ability to obtain mine-site medical clearance and required safety certifications. Valid driver’s license required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English. Prepares manifests, movement plans, custody logs, and cost reports, and communicates delays and escalations clearly to management. Working knowledge of Dutch and/or Sranan Tongo is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Primary work location is Zorg en Hoop Airport in Paramaribo, with travel to the Antino Gold Project and other remote camp sites as operationally required.
• Work performed in office, airstrip, and riverside settings, including outdoors in hot and humid conditions.
• Physically active role requiring standing, bending, and lifting when inspecting, staging, and securing cargo.
• Exposure to aircraft and boat operations, fuel, and other dangerous goods; mandatory use of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hearing protection is required.
• Early starts (daily movement plan published before the first flight), extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet flight and river schedules.