Global Project Logistics Specialist

Baker Hughes Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom seeks a Logistics Specialist to coordinate the movement of materials, equipment, and project cargo across domestic and international supply chains. You will manage shipments from booking through delivery, collaborate with freight forwarders and service providers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent logistics experience.
• Experience in freight forwarding, transportation, or project logistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating domestic and international shipments across air, ocean, road, courier, and multimodal transportation networks.
• Managing end-to-end shipment execution, from booking through to final delivery.
• Monitoring transportation milestones and proactively addressing potential delivery risks.
• Expediting critical shipments to support customer commitments and project requirements.
• Collaborating with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure successful shipment execution.
• Supporting the movement of project cargo, including out-of-gauge, breakbulk, heavy lift, charter, and time-critical shipments.
• Preparing and reviewing shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, shipping instructions, and export documentation.
• Providing logistics visibility, shipment tracking updates, and transportation status reporting to key stakeholders.
• Supporting transportation cost tracking, logistics performance reporting, and freight forecasting activities.
• Building collaborative relationships with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering, Project Management, Commercial teams, and external logistics partners.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, service performance, and cost management.
• Ensuring all logistics activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Documentation & compliance

Stakeholder management

Multitask & prioritization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom seeks a Logistics Specialist to coordinate the movement of materials, equipment, and project cargo across domestic and international supply chains. You will manage shipments from booking through delivery, collaborate with freight forwarders and service providers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Project Management.