Logistics Specialist (All Yards) - Expat

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

Logistics Management

• Leads and manages all in-country logistics activities for China-sourced materials, equipment and modules, from supplier fabrication yards through to vessel loadout and departure.
• Develops and implements the China logistics execution plan, procedures and work instructions aligned with the project logistics plan and module/MR package delivery schedules.
• Coordinates with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, port operators and the Project Logistics team to align cargo readiness, vessel nominations and loadout windows.
• Monitors supplier delivery and cargo readiness against schedule, identifying and escalating risks to the project construction schedule and implementing mitigation plans.
• Ensures timely entry of shipment tracking data into the Company’s Logistics management system and develops logistics reports and performance metrics as required.
• Prepares logistics studies, including site, port and logistics service provider facility visits.

Contract Management

• Administers logistics service provider contracts and agreements in China, verifying contracted services are delivered and project requirements are met.
• Supports the sourcing and procurement of logistics services, including vetting and qualifying logistics service providers and preparing bid tabs, commitment authorisations and contract documents in accordance with Project’s policies and procedures.
• Manages scope changes, variations and claims with logistics service providers, and ensures timely audit and processing of invoices in accordance with project procedures.
• Represents the Project Logistics team at supplier/contractor kickoff meetings to review delivery and Project Logistics requirements contained in purchase orders and contract documents.

Fabrication Environment Supervision

• Supervises logistics activities within supplier fabrication yards, including preservation, packing, marking, cargo documentation, weighing, and preparation of modules and equipment for shipment.
• Works with Supplier Quality, Expediting and fabrication yard teams to confirm cargo is complete, release-ready and compliant prior to shipment.
• Verifies that lifting, handling, load-out and sea-fastening preparations comply with approved procedures and Project safety requirements.

Australian Biosecurity

• Acts as the in-country subject matter expert on Australian biosecurity, import and border requirements, including Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) requirements,Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) seasonal measures and treatment requirements.
• Implements biosecurity controls in fabrication yards and at load ports, including cleanliness inspections, contamination prevention, treatment and certification, to minimise the risk of non-compliance, delays and costs on arrival in Australia.
• Coordinates biosecurity inspections, documentation and pre-clearance activities with suppliers, approved treatment providers, customs brokers and the Australian project team.

Team Leadership

• Leads, supervises and develops a team of in-country logistics personnel, including setting priorities, assigning work and monitoring performance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience in project logistics management on large-scale EPC/ EPCM projects, including management of modular and fabricated scope.
• Experience in logistics service provider contract management, including procurement, administration, variations and claims.
• Experience supervising logistics activities in fabrication yard or module yard environments, preferably in China or the wider Asia-Pacific region.
• Expert knowledge of Australian import/export formalities, processes and biosecurity requirements, including DAFF and BMSB seasonal measures.
• Practical experience supervising RORO and LOLO loadouts of modules, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo.
• Experience with breakbulk, heavy-lift vessels, barges and multimodal transport, including oversized and overweight shipments.
• Understanding of domestic and international trade, commercial terms and Incoterms 2020.
• Knowledge of industry packing, marking, preservation and shipping requirements.
• Understanding of Noble Denton cargo securement requirements and awareness of Marine Warranty Surveyor, risk management and insurance processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across cultures.
• Ability to work effectively in an expatriate, remote and multicultural environment.
• Seasoned professional with broad specialisation expertise and proven ability to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.
• Applies sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to achieve solutions.
• Career-level professional considered highly skilled and proficient in the discipline.

Desirable:

• Mandarin Chinese language skills (spoken and/or written) are highly regarded but not essential.
  Prior experience working in China with Chinese fabricators, ports and logistics service providers.

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