Logistic Expert (SL)

MAIN MISSIONS:

• You will work within the project team, supporting all Shipping, Logistics, and customs requirements on Projects.
• You have the responsibility to execute and coordinate the delivery of logistics services, and make sure that all materials/equipment are delivered to destination in a safe and timely manner.
• You  will ensure that all services under your supervision, are performed in accordance with Group procedures, code of ethics and HSEQ policy

MAIN TASKS:

Depending on project requirements the Logistics Coordinator will oversee the following tasks:

• To handle and coordinate each shipment required on your Project, including issuance of commercial invoices, packing list, manifests, and check external documents for accuracy.
• To be the single point of contact for organization of Logistics activities within your Projects (Freight Forwarding, Shipping agency, transportation, handling, storage, customs clearance…).
• Guide and support on questions of logistics, transport quotes, studies and understanding of the entire customs regime in place on your project…
• To lead and develop the project logistics plans on your projects.
• To follow transit files in direct collaboration with freight forwarders and logistics providers. Report and liaise with logistics suppliers and services providers for any performance issue and any potential claims.
• To lead negotiations with market (Brokers, Vessel’s Owners, Agents) and through placements of Charter Party with selected Vendors.
• To manage the post contract award of the Charter Parties and execute shipments until completion of the contract, with supervision of operations on the ground when required (Loading/ports…)
• To Manage Import and Export of material and equipment when necessary and ensure all transit files are compliant and contain the relevant Customs and Tax information.
• To organize proper storage, and ensure all cargoes stored under your perimeter are recorded.
• To maintain strong archive system, records for all files, from requests, to Payment, with all associated documents (AWB/BL/Manifests/Customs Declarations/Invoices)
• To record all services are delivered in full compliance with budget, respecting contractual agreements, within the expected quality and as per schedule constraints.
• To Perform purchasing activities of logistics services appropriately (from RFQ to PO award). Participate in selection of suppliers on Projects in line with internal processes.
• To ensure that logistic activities are conducted as per SBM requirements, on a compliant manner and follows customs regulations, and alert Project Management at the earliest stage of any Compliance and / or Safety related issues.
• To follow up & report all project’s cost commitments, related to Logistic activities.
• To actively report and manage any unsafe act, condition or procedure or environmental unsafe acts and conditions to Project Management, so that action can be taken to manage or minimize any all-risk.
• Act as Deputy, supervise files, and monitor logistic team, when required.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in critical logistic operations and projects
• Expertise in management of Out of Gauge, Break-Bulk shipments, and management of Charter parties
• Strong experience in coordination of transport by Sea, Air, Road for/to various destinations over the world.
• Strong Contracting and Negotiation skills - from Tender (RFQ) to establishing frame agreement.
• Strong Knowledge of Customs & associated regimes.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/ EXPERTISE:

• Chartering contract (Bimco Supply Time, Heavycon, …)
• Liner terms and Incoterms.
• Ship agency and offshore logistics.
• Risk management.
• Lifting and securing operations monitoring.
• Negotiation of logistic offers.

BEHAVIOURS & INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Leadership.
• Strategic mindset and result driven.
• Autonomous with the ability to manage complexity.
• Excellent administrative and communications skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).