Manager Logistics & Trade Comp

McDermott; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and trade compliance firm located in Chiswick seeks a Manager of Logistics & Trade Compliance. This role involves overseeing logistics efforts, managing staff, and developing logistics strategies to improve service levels. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in capital project logistics and strong analytical skills, alongside knowledge of trade compliance regulations. Leadership and effective teamwork are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the capital project logistics industry.
• Good knowledge of trade compliance import/export regulations.
• Offshore and Onshore experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics efforts for projects or areas.
• Oversee logistics staff.
• Develop logistics strategies for tracking and movement of project materials.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong analytical skills

Process mapping capabilities

Ability to learn complex software

Teamwork orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SPM

JDE

Job description

Job Overview:

The Manager of Logistics & Trade Compliance role requires an in-depth understanding of logistics and trade compliance concepts, theories, and principles, along with basic knowledge of related disciplines. The manager must be able to apply industry knowledge to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, influence processes and policies, and resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues impacting effectiveness. This role directly affects service levels and the team's ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Decisions should be guided by policies, resources, budgets, and business plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the capital project logistics industry
• Offshore and Onshore experience preferred
• Extensive experience in executing contracts within key industries, including procurement processes and procedures
• Good knowledge of trade compliance import/export regulations
• Strong analytical skills and process mapping capabilities for improvements
• Ability to learn and teach complex software quickly
• Leadership skills and teamwork orientation
• Highly motivated with a strong desire for achievement
• SPM and JDE experience preferred

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Responsibilities:

• Lead logistics efforts for projects or areas
• Oversee logistics staff
• Develop logistics strategies for tracking and movement of project materials
• Create and maintain project logistics schedules in coordination with PCM
• Contribute to global freight forwarders and logistics providers' lists
• Engage with regional logistics providers to support gaps
• Develop and maintain project-specific specifications
• Perform onsite logistics studies to ensure equipment transport
• Review transport and lifting sketches as needed
• Evaluate performance of logistics resources
• Support logistics estimating and bidding processes
• Assist with budget forecasting for logistics
• Facilitate bidding, cost analysis, and provider selection
• Report status as part of overall project reporting
• Support logistics system implementation and other company objectives
• Create logistics execution plans and proposals
• Collaborate with the Modularization group on logistics solutions
• Develop logistics metrics for benchmarking
• Oversee logistics personnel and resource allocation
• Develop logistics agreements and pre-bid documents
• Manage logistics inquiries and system setups
• Engage with logistics suppliers for technical and commercial clarifications
• Drive procurement of materials according to schedule
• Understand logistics operations funded by export credit agencies
• Manage project procurement activities
• Familiarize with project scope, fabrication schedules, and client requirements
• Develop project logistics plans integrating procurement and subcontracting
• Coordinate with engineering, clients, fabrication yards, and subcontractors
• Enforce compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure team understands responsibilities and completes mandatory training