Materials Management Inbound Logistics Lead

Overview

In this role you will shape inbound logistics for a major energy project, coordinating global and local supplier routes to ensure timely material delivery. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on oversight of transport, customs, and logistics providers to boost efficiency and resilience. You’ll work closely with procurement, operations, and project teams to secure material availability and reduce lead times. This role offers impact at scale in a high-stakes industrial environment with opportunities to influence long-term supply chain capability.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse working environment

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound logistics and transportation across international and domestic supply chains
• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and logistics contractors
• Develop logistics strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain resilience
• Oversee customs and import/export compliance activities
• Monitor logistics performance via KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, projects, drilling, and materials management teams to ensure material availability
• Identify and mitigate logistics and supply chain risks
• Support development of logistics procedures, governance frameworks, and best practices
• Drive improvements in supplier delivery performance and lead-time reduction initiatives

Key requirements

• Significant experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain operations
• Strong knowledge of international freight, transportation management, customs processes, and trade compliance
• Experience in complex project-driven environments
• Proven stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities
• Degree qualified, with CIPS or equivalent accreditation desirable

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• International freight
• Customs processes
• Trade compliance

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