Construction Operations Capacity Lead (Logistics)

Morson Talent; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Construction Operations Capacity Lead (Logistics) for their Bridgwater project. This contract role involves managing logistics processes, collaborating with 3PLs, and ensuring effective logistics planning. Candidates should have extensive experience in logistics operations within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Typically holds a bachelor's degree.
• At least five years of experience in logistics or supply chain planning in a regulated industry.
• Experience in using planning technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for consolidating inputs of on-site capacity and inventory.
• Collaborate with the logistics analyst for reports and data management.
• Engage with 3PL partners for capacity and inventory visibility.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater
Status: Contract (Renewable) INSIDE IR35
Reports to: Senior Logistics Planning Manager

Morson Talent are working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for an experienced Construction Operations Capacity Lead (Logistics) to join their Project team, based Bridgwater - Somerset. This is a (renewable) CONTRACT position Inside IR35. All work is associated with the delivery of a major energy infrastructure Project currently under construction in Somerset.

Job Purpose / Overview

• The Logistics team delivers overarching command and control as well as acting as a centre of excellence for the end-to-end logistics process at Site. They are the intelligent owners of the logistics process and strategy, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the construction project
• This role will involve working within the Logistics Planning Team, which is the sub-division of the Logistics Function
• The Construction Operations Capacity Lead is accountable for consolidating inputs of on-site capacity and inventory from the third-party logistics provider (3PL), to the Logistics plan and the identification of mitigating actions, owners and escalations for known capacity gaps.
• They will work with key stakeholders in the Logistics function to work on the plan for demand for Logistics services in line with the overall project schedule.
• The Construction Operations Capacity Lead will report into the Senior Logistics Planning Manager while being accountable to the Senior Construction Logistics Manager to support decision making.
• They will collaborate and work closely with the Logistics Operations Capacity and Logistics Analyst.

Principal Accountabilities (not limited to):
Team:

• Works closely with Senior Logistics Planning Manager to provide inputs to the plan
• Works closely with Senior Construction Logistics Manager for agreement on mitigating actions, and gathering alignment from mitigating action owners including 3PLs, PMs, Expeditors etc.
• Engage with 3PL partners to consolidate and coordinate data inputs from on-site 3PL systems to generate capacity and inventory visibility
• Build and maintain robust relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to enhance the effectiveness of logistics planning.

Core Processes:

• Accountable for consolidating inputs of warehouse capacity and inventory from on-site 3PL to the Logistics plan and updates
• Pre-read logistics performance metrics before Weekly Operational Pulse meetings to analyse and assess performance
• Review and evaluate 3PL partner performance using data to identify opportunities for improvement or process optimisation
• Facilitate/Contribute to the Logistics governance forums to highlight Logistics planning related risk and issues
• Ensure all Project documents, Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with business policies and procedures

Functional Management:

• Provide on-site capacity management expertise
• Analyse and interpret data related to Construction Logistics
• Collaborate with Logistics Analyst to prepare and present reports and findings to internal stakeholders i.e. Logistics Manager
• Coordinate tasks, actions and information between stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and support continuous improvement
• Conduct impact analysis to assess effects of changes in logistics operations resulting from ongoing initiatives
• Monitor the Construction Logistics mitigation actions to ensure resolution of the raised risks or constraints

Criteria
Knowledge & Skills

• Background in Construction and Logistics operations, providing valuable insights into operational requirements (equivalent experience will be considered)
• Experience in Logistics planning and operations in the construction industry, or other relevant industry (equivalent experience will be considered)
• Experience in Technical data management
• Analytical, inquisitive with an ability to identify patterns and constraints
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the Integrated Planning process
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external teams to escalate and get feedback on construction logistics capacity and constraints
• Effectively communicates issues in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• Typically holds a bachelor s degree
• At least five years experience working in Logistics or Supply Chain Planning (or similar operation) in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally nuclear, aerospace, engineering, or energy)
• Experience of practical application of Logistics and Planning frameworks and methodologies and demonstrable positive business outcomes
• Experience in using planning technology solutions to manage delivery
• Experience of supporting teams to maximise the delivery
• Experience of working in a large integrated team over the full lifecycle of a project
• Experience in the use of a risk management tool such as ARM (desirable)
• Experience in presenting complex information across different levels of an organisation

Key Competencies

• Delivery focussed mindset with the ability to engage disparate stakeholders
• Data interpretation, analytics and management
• Understanding of Logistics & Planning management methodologies and techniques
• Working knowledge of Logistics risk analysis techniques leading to an understanding how the impact of changes/decisions may impact the delivery of the project
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, change management, cost management and risk management techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels
• High standard of interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally
• Strong organisational and time management skills