Logistics Manager

Mercury; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury is seeking a Logistics Manager in Helsinki, Finland, to strategically plan and manage all project logistics from suppliers to site delivery. The role includes coordinating site logistics, overseeing the operation of the site, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years’ experience in logistics and construction operations, with knowledge of procurement and SAP software. This position involves regular travel and offers an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Materials/logistics role.
• Previous experience in Construction Operations.
• Knowledge of international procurement, logistics, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all Project Logistics from supplier to transportation.
• Co-ordinate site logistics and traffic management routes.
• Manage operation of the site, scheduling and controlling deliveries.

Skills

Business Acumen

Coordination

Decision Making

Problem solving

Tools

SAP Software System

Job description

Logistics Manager – Helsinki, Finland

Scope of Work

• Strategically plan and manage all Project Logistics, from Supplier/vendor to transportation to off‑loading on site.
• Follow up and track site deliveries against the schedule. Use the PSR (Procurement Schedule Report) to ensure supplier/vendor deliveries conform to schedule.
• Co‑ordinate site logistics and traffic management routes for deliveries to site.
• Hold weekly stakeholder meetings to review access and egress on campus.
• Engage with designers to ensure roads are top specification.
• Management of Site Safety in conjunction with Mercury Project Team, including site set up, and ensuring the safe and logical operation of site vehicles.
• Organise and monitor the storage of materials and their distribution across the site.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and Sub‑contractors procuring required plant, equipment and materials.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date plant log including hire or purchase dates, off‑hire dates and repair requirements. Generally, maintain accurate records using on site system Eida where possible.
• Manage the operation of the site, scheduling and controlling all site deliveries.
• Implementing a ticketing system for site deliveries, ensuring that no access is granted to any haulier without prior notice.
• Ensuring that site security operate efficiently and understand their responsibilities.
• Manage Sub‑contractors ensuring that they maintain a workable traffic management plan.
• Day to day direction of Sub‑contractors with respect to site logistics.
• Management of all costs associated with Plant/equipment Management ensuring Off‑Hire of equipment when not in use.
• Management of Site Set Up budgets with the QS including:
  • Site Accommodation
  • Plant and Equipment hire
  • Storage facilities
  • Security and Compound Management staff
• Supervise, coach and train site staff
• Developing a solution how to resolve above requirements based on collaboration with relevant business partners, internal and external
• Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the triple constraint for projects which are cost, time, and quality
• All other duties associated with this role and/or reasonably required by the Company. The Company reserves the right to vary the scope and nature of the Employee’s normal duties to consider changes in the Company’s work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Coordination
• Decision Making
• Delegating Responsibility
• Developing Others
• Influencing skills
• Initiating Action
• Maintaining performance under pressure
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem solving

Essential Criteria

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Materials/logistics Role.
• Previous experience in Construction Operations.
• Knowledge of international procurement, logistics and industry practices, laws and regulations.
• Thinking creatively, problem identification and resolution.
• Project planning and implementation.
• SAP Software System experience.
• Travel will be required for this position.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of international procurement.
• SAP experience.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.