Manager Logistics & Trade Comp

Job Overview:

The Manager Logistics & Trade Comp role requires an in-depth understanding of Logistics & Trade Compliance concepts, theories, and principles and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. The Manager Logistics & Trade Comp must be able to apply an understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence processes and policies for the Logistics & Trade Compliance discipline as well as identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectiveness. The Manager Logistics & Trade Comp impacts the level of service and the Logistics & Trade Compliance team's ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan should guide decisions made by the Manager Logistics & Trade Comp.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead the projects or area's Logistics effort
• Oversee the project's logistics staff
• Develop a logistics strategy for tracking and movement of project materials
• Develop and maintain the project logistics schedule in coordination with PCM
• Utilize & suggest contributions to Global freight forwarders and logistics providers' list
• Engage with Regional logistics providers as needed to support gaps
• Develop and maintain project-specific specs (e.g., packing & marking instructions)
• Perform logistics studies (potentially onsite) to ensure equipment transport to the job site
• Oversee the process for examination of transport and lifting sketches as needed
• Undertake performance review of assigned resources to the project
• Support logistics estimating associated with the bidding process
• Support the budget breakdown and forecasting of logistics-related costs
• Facilitate the competitive bidding, cost analysis, and service provider selection process
• Support status reporting as part of the overall project reporting cadence
• Support Global Logistics in systems implementation and other company objectives
• Create and maintain a Logistics execution plan and proposal person-hour efforts for proposals
• Work closely with the Modularization group in identifying Logistics solutions for Modular projects, both Offshore and Onshore
• Work with the Global logistics team and developed logistic metrics to benchmark logistics estimates
• Provide oversight to all Logistics personnel, including resourcing for all proposals and projects
• Development of Logistic Agreement T&Cs, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Pre-Bid Agreements (PBAs)
• Logistics Enquiry preparation, management, system set up, etc.
• Logistics Supplier engagement for technical and commercial clarification
• Manage Logistics team to drive procurement of all materials by schedule
• Familiar with logistics operations and administration where procurement spending is partly funded by Export Credit Agencies underwriting financial loans to clients
• Manage the Project Procurement activities related to the project
• Familiarize with the Project Scope of work, fabrication schedule, material specifications, and specific client requirements relating to all Project materials (Structural, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation)
• Develop a Project Logistics Plan to include all aspects of interface with procurement and subcontracting, including expediting, sourcing responsibility split, communications, and project goals
• Coordinate with Engineering, Client, Fabrication yard, and Subcontractors on all aspects related to the logistics of Project materials and equipment
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive logistics and supply-chain experience
• At least five years in a managerial or project-leadership position
• Significant experience supporting offshore oil and gas, subsea, marine construction, EPC or EPCI projects
• Demonstrated experience in international freight forwarding, customs clearance, heavy-lift transportation and marine logistics
• Experience managing temporary importation, bonded cargo, duty and tax arrangements and re-export closure
• Experience working with ports, vessel agents, customs brokers, freight forwarders, heavy-haulage contractors and government authorities
• Previous project experience in Namibia, Southern Africa or comparable developing logistics environments would be an advantage
• Experience working in a multicultural and multi-location project organisation.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline
• 10 years or more experience in the capital project logistics industry
• Offshore and Onshore experience preferred
• Extensive domestic and international experience executing contracts in key industries, typical procurement processes and procedures
• Good working knowledge of Trade Compliance import/export regulations
• Highly analytical and capable of mapping processes to determine areas for improvement
• Must be able to learn complex software and be able to teach others quickly
• Displays good leadership skills and works well with others while promoting teamwork
• Must be intrinsically motivated to succeed and have a high desire for achievement
• Prefer SPM and JDE experience
• Professional certification in logistics, supply chain, customs or project management is advantageous
• Formal training in dangerous goods, lifting operations, heavy transport or international trade compliance is preferred
• Knowledge of Namibia’s customs, port, immigration and maritime requirements is highly desirable.