Global Inbound Logistics Advisor | Materials Management

NES Fircroft; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Sunbury, UK, seeks a Materials Management Advisor (Inbound Logistics) to oversee inbound logistics for a complex, global supply chain. The role focuses on delivering materials safely, on time, and in compliance with regulations.

The successful candidate will develop strategies, coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and service providers, and travel internationally including Senegal visits to ensure seamless material flow across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' international logistics and supply chain management experience.
• Strong understanding of customs and import/export processes, especially in West Africa.
• Experience managing logistics contractors, freight providers, and customs agents.
• Knowledge of logistics-related safety risks and mitigation practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP and other supply chain systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including Senegal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inbound logistics strategies to support project delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor and improve logistics performance, service delivery, and supply chain efficiency.
• Support customs clearance activities and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Manage contractor and service provider performance against agreed KPIs.
• Identify logistics risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures to ensure seamless material flow.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Influencing

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

NES Fircroft in Sunbury, UK, seeks a Materials Management Advisor (Inbound Logistics) to oversee inbound logistics for a complex, global supply chain. The role focuses on delivering materials safely, on time, and in compliance with regulations.

The successful candidate will develop strategies, coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and service providers, and travel internationally including Senegal visits to ensure seamless material flow across multiple countries.