Inbound Logistics Advisor

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

Materials Management Advisor (Inbound Logistics)

Location:Sunbury, UK

Contract: Long-Term Contract until December 2027

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 38 hours per week

We are seeking a Materials Management Advisor (Inbound Logistics) to oversee and optimise inbound logistics activities across a complex global supply chain. This position offers the opportunity to work with international suppliers, logistics providers, customs agents, and project stakeholders to ensure materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in international logistics and supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of customs and import/export processes, particularly within West Africa.
• Experience managing logistics contractors, freight providers, and customs agents.
• Knowledge of logistics-related safety risks and risk 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 regular visits to Senegal

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.