Materials & Logistics Specialist - Senior

Establish, manage and maintain the warehousing/materials control operation at the designated warehouse/work site/client facility.- Coordinate the efficient operation of and continuously monitor the efficiency and performance of the warehouse operations, including the utilisation of labour.- Coach and monitor staff in operating processes/procedures and safe working practices including but not limited to new staff inductions and daily toolbox talks.- Management of the allocation, control, issue and marshalling of materials between different work locations and supplier and the coordination of carriers in accordance with project requirements and schedule/vessel sailings.- Production of shipping documents for all materials movements.- Timely updating of procurement system with goods receipts / manifests / shipping documentation.- Warehouse materials handling e.g. OS&D checks, bagging and tagging, preparation for shipping and marshalling/loading of shipments.- Management of Freight Forwarding and Import / Export and Customs control activities.- Identification and management of materials shortages and surplus.- Control of Inventory in accordance with required inventory regime e.g. FIFO/Kanban and ensuring accuracy thereof by monitoring of warehouse activity, cycle counts and stock checks.- Requisitioning and control of small plant and equipment/tooling/consumables.- Production of Materials Status reporting to project and client.- Coordinating material supply to and performance/delivery of fabrication items.- Ensuring maintenance and preservation of materials is undertaken for stored equipment.- Attending Project Progress Meetings / Purchase Order Pre-Production Meetings.- Liaison with all Project personnel, client representatives, and suppliers where appropriate to resolve materials supply issues.- Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.- Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead and delivery times, notifying any delays to supply chain management.- Minimum of 7 years materials / logistics experience demonstrating results and progression to a similar management position- Fluid English- Interdisciplinary activities- Teamwork- Capacity to solve problems.- Experience in communicating with customers.- Capacity to control and manage the dispatch process of materials and equipments to contractors / final user.- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel- Good communicator- Varied and detailed work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key Inventory, material control and logistics concepts and principles.- Previous use of ERPs such as Maximo, Oracle, SAP- Supply Chain principles and techniques- Good interpersonal skills, logical thinker- Planning and organizational skills- Methodical in the processing of work activities / actions.- Adaptability and Problem Solving Skills.**Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.