Global Inbound Logistics Lead (Hybrid) – Strategy & Delivery

NES Fircroft; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Inbound Logistics Lead in Sunbury (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote). You will develop and execute logistics strategies, oversee freight forwarding, customs clearance, and performance KPIs to strengthen the supply chain within a major energy development environment.

The role requires extensive experience in logistics and supply chain operations, with strong stakeholder management, SAP proficiency, and a degree (CIPS desirable).

Qualifications

• Significant experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of international freight, transport management, customs processes, and trade compliance.
• Experience working within complex project-driven environments.
• Proven stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Degree qualification; CIPS or equivalent accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound logistics and transportation activities across international and domestic supply chains.
• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and logistics contractors.
• Develop logistics strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain resilience.
• Oversee customs and import/export compliance activities.
• Monitor logistics performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, projects, drilling, and materials management teams to ensure material availability.
• Identify and mitigate logistics and supply chain risks.
• Support the development of logistics procedures, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive improvements in supplier delivery performance and lead-time reduction initiatives.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain operations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree qualified

CIPS or equivalent accreditation desirable

Tools

SAP

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an Inbound Logistics Lead in Sunbury (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote). You will develop and execute logistics strategies, oversee freight forwarding, customs clearance, and performance KPIs to strengthen the supply chain within a major energy development environment.

The role requires extensive experience in logistics and supply chain operations, with strong stakeholder management, SAP proficiency, and a degree (CIPS desirable).