Principal Logistics & Trade Comp Spec

McDermott

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:Company OverviewPeople power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.Here, what you do matters.Job Overview:The Principal Logistics and Trade Compliance (LTC) Specialist function will be nominated for supporting the execution of large-scale projects or for overseeing the execution of several small-scale projects depending on the departmental needs. The Principal LTC shall coordinate all logistics activities within a project. The Principal LTC is the interface between the PM/PPM and the logistics organization on all subjects relating to logistics. Responsible for the project specific compliant execution, integration and flow-back of lessons learned related to aspects and tasks defined for the project logistics department or service area. The Principal LTC Specialist will be accountable for the overall project logistics scope required on large-scale projects and coordinate with the relevant functional departments as required.Responsibilities:Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Prepare project specific logistics strategy as an integrated part of the project procurement strategy.
  • Prepare a project logistics schedule in cooperation with the Project Controls-Scheduling department for executing all details of the logistics services.
  • Prepare project specific procedures and specifications e.g. packing & marking instruction, ready for shipment instruction, logistics inquiry, order template.
  • Establish a project specific logistics service provider list considering financial project requirements and service provider experience to create project tenders.
  • Conduct competitive bidding, negotiate rates and discounts for logistics project service agreements.
  • Execute final bid evaluation and price comparison of project specific transports, according to approved matrix.
  • Provide Project Management with a regular logistic report containing logistics status of the project as required.
  • Coordination of shipments with involved Project Expediting Managers.
  • Review of logistics service provider invoices.
  • Perform service provider rating per project, provide input to overall annual service provider rating.
  • Examination of transport and lifting sketches for oversized, heavy-lift cargoes.
  • Perform onsite logistics study, to ensure equipment can be transported into the jobsite.
  • Facilitate national and international market screens to obtain the necessary knowledge of the logistics market.
  • Manage all shipping methods and deliveries to various vendor locations and jobsites.
  • Prepare logistics cost and manhour estimates for proposals.
  • Adhere to Trade Compliance Policies and Procedures.
  • Execute transportation requirements within budgetary guidelines.
Qualifications:Essential Qualifications and Education:
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as act as team leader.
  • Solid knowledge with International and domestic shipping experience.
  • Experience with permit loads, heavy haul transportation and project shipping preferred.
  • Experience with US Customs Import & Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective organization skills including the ability to prioritize and plan work.
  • Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  • Over 10 years experience within the energy industry
  • Bachelors Degree or industry experience equivalent.
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