Materials Management, Inbound Logistics Lead

1st Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive is seeking an experienced Inbound Logistics Lead to support a major Oil & Gas redevelopment project in the Middle-East, based in West London/Surrey. You will lead inbound logistics activities, ensuring safe, timely and cost-effective movement of materials from suppliers to sites.

The role requires strong knowledge of freight, customs clearance and ERP systems (SAP), with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement in logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and supply chain, ideally within Oil & Gas, large CAPEX projects or onshore operations.
• Strong knowledge of international freight, customs clearance and transportation management.
• Experience in materials management, warehousing and supplier management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• University degree preferred; CIPS qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end inbound logistics, including freight, transportation, customs clearance and importation.
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and local partners to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Manage logistics providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Identify supply chain risks and drive improvements in logistics performance, costs and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with relevant country regulations, trade requirements and HSE standards.
• Support the development of logistics infrastructure, processes and systems.

Skills

Logistics experience

Freight & customs

Materials management

SAP ERP

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Inbound Logistics Lead - Materials Management

Location: West London/Surrey

We are seeking an experienced Inbound Logistics Lead to support a major Oil & Gas redevelopment project in the Middle-East.

The successful candidate will lead inbound logistics activities, ensuring the safe, timely and cost-effective movement of materials and equipment from international and local suppliers to operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end inbound logistics, including freight, transportation, customs clearance and importation.
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and local partners to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Manage logistics providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Identify supply chain risks and drive improvements in logistics performance, costs and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with relevant country regulations, trade requirements and HSE standards.
• Support the development of logistics infrastructure, processes and systems.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven logistics and supply chain experience, ideally within Oil & Gas, large CAPEX projects or onshore operations.
• Strong knowledge of international freight, customs clearance and transportation management.
• Experience in materials management, warehousing and supplier management.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• University degree preferred; CIPS qualification or equivalent desirable.

An excellent opportunity to support a major Oil & Gas development project and play a key role in shaping its inbound logistics operations.