Logistics Lead

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Logistics Lead for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX, to oversee logistics strategies and plans for a major Oil and Gas project. The role will focus on global movements of equipment and compliance with logistics regulations during the project development.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, preferably with in-depth knowledge of import/export compliance and project management. A high school diploma is required, while a college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience required; 8-10 years preferred.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME to provide strategic input to Capital Projects.
• Lead the development of the logistics freight profile.
• Ensure planning of the integrated materials management system.

Skills

Logistics strategies

Import/export compliance

Project management

Risk management

International transactions

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Job description

Logistics Lead – 12‑Month Contract, Houston, TX

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a Logistics Lead to work on a 12‑month contract in Houston, TX. The Logistics Lead is a key project role on a complex capital project and will be relied upon as the SME regarding logistics strategies and plans, global movements/transportation of equipment and materials, traffic, import/export compliance, customs regulations, and import formalities during Major Capital Project (MCP) development and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the SME to provide strategic input, knowledge, and guidance to Capital Projects.
• Lead the development of the logistics freight profile in collaboration with EPC contractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure planning of the integrated materials management system and provides visibility of project equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with the PPM and/or project team members to ensure identified risks have effective mitigation plans captured in the risk register.
• Lead planning and management/interface with 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) providers regarding ports, marine voyage, roads, heavy haul, module transport, infrastructure and safe transportation, delivery and preservation of project equipment and materials.
• Oversee execution of the tactical Logistics and Materials Management activities by vendors, fabricators, 3PL and construction field Materials Management teams.
• Ensure organizational capability within the MM team effectively meets project requirements and ensures resources required to complete the work are in place.
• Oversee EPCM Materials Control interface with Work Face Planning, including systems, reporting and physical bag & tag, required to support the construction schedule.
• Oversee execution of physical field Materials Management including spares, warehousing and laydown, Over, Short and Damaged (OS&D), surplus disposition and the physical turnover of materials and equipment at the conclusion of the construction phase of the project Phase 4.
• Work with Major Capital Projects (MCPs) during Concept Select (Phase 2) and Front End Engineering and Design (Phase 3) phases of projects to ensure the development of an effective Logistics Strategy in alignment with contracting strategy alternative(s) and Business Unit requirements.
• Prepare bid packages, coordinate bid negotiations review contractual terms.
• Apply deep knowledge of Incoterms (EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP, etc.) to structure international transactions and contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on risk transfer, cost ownership, and responsibility allocation under different Incoterms.
• Ensure correct Incoterm selection is reflected in purchase orders, contracts, and shipping documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience required; 8‑10 years preferred.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree.