Title: Logistics Support Advisor
Location: Houston, TX
Petroplan is working exclusively with a global energy company to staff an exciting LNG production and export terminal mega-project. We are recruiting a top caliber Logistics Support professional for a position, based in Houston who meets the following criteria.
Position Overview:This position will support the stakeholder engagements required across the project and functions to help plan and execute the supply chain development and assurance schedule for logistics support.
Responsible for providing logistics inputs to the design & execution strategies/philosophies during the Execute Phase of the project to ensure a fit for purpose logistics network is set up prior to handing over to Production.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate Logistics risks & trend management
- Key interface with C&P to coordinate the strategy, set-up, and delivery of LALNG logistics services
- Leading logistics risk identification and assessments to ensure conformance and mitigation strategies are in place
- Providing specialist inventory controls and guidance to ensure that all regulatory compliance of project costs and statutory accounts are maintained.
- Responsible for working with Ops Readiness team to develop sparing strategy (including management and storage) that will feed into the supply chain network required to support project.
- Responsible for leading interface with functions and Operational teams to ensure alignment of project scopes and delivery to asset
- Accountable for ensuring the project has the logistics services identified and planned prior to handover to Production
- Responsible for development of logistics philosophies, strategies and procedures applicable to assigned activitie
- Coordinating and providing estimates to the Operations Readiness budget forecasts and developing specific logistics budget inputs/reviews with the cost engineers.
- Provide logistics support and guidance in assurance processes (incl. assurance activities and reviews with EPC).
- Develops and maintains Logistics performance dashboard
- Provide specialist knowledge in supply chain management (i.e., transport, materials management and how it integrates with other business systems
- Ensure all WMS standards are brought into logistics strategy
Skills- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to train and support staff on document control procedures. Strong interpersonal skills for working with various departments
- Ability to identify and assess logistics and supply chain risk
- Ability to influence and earn credibility across all levels of the organisation including contractors.
- General understanding of international and domestic modes of transport and associated risks (duties, taxes, compliance)
Qualifications - 10 or more years of experience including experience in an operational facing logistics position, and 2-5 years with specific LNG support experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- In depth and demonstrated knowledge of the project logistics activities and services, as well as supply chain in depth knowledge
- Experience in Business Planning, risk management and assurance programs