Logistics Lead

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a Logistics Lead to work on a 12 months contract in Houston, TX

The Logistics Lead is a key project role on a complex capital project and will be relied upon as the SME regarding logistics strategies and plans, global movements/transportation of equipment and materials, traffic, import/export compliance, customs regulations, and import formalities during Major Capital Project (MCP) development and construction.

Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic input, knowledge, and guidance to Capital Projects. Key stakeholders will include;
Supply Chain Manager, Global Category Manager, Project Engineers, Project Procurement Managers (PPM), Cost Engineering and Project Services Team, Construction Management Team, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractors (EPC), Business Unit Representatives, Project Partners and staff (as appropriate).

Lead the development of the logistics freight profile in collaboration with EPC contractors and key stakeholders

Ensure planning of the integrated materials management system and provides visibility of project equipment and materials

Collaborate with the PPM and/or project team members to ensure that identified risks have effective mitigation plans that are captured in the risk register.

Lead the planning and management/interface with 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) providers regarding ports, marine voyage, roads, heavy haul, module transport, infrastructure and safe transportation, delivery and preservation of project equipment and materials.

Oversee the execution of the tactical Logistics and Materials Management activities by the vendors, fabricators, 3PL and construction field Materials Management teams.

Ensure organizational capability within the MM team effectively meets project requirements and ensuring resources required to complete the work are in place.

Oversee EPCM Materials Control interface with Work Face Planning, including systems, reporting and physical bag & tag, required to support the construction schedule.

Oversee execution of physical field Materials Management including spares, warehousing and laydown, Over, Short and Damaged (OS&
D), surplus disposition and the physical turnover of materials and equipment at the conclusion of the construction phase of the project Phase 4.

Work with Major Capital Projects MCPs during Concept Select (Phase 2) and Front End Engineering and Design (Phase 3) phases of projects to ensure the development of an effective Logistics Strategy in alignment with contracting strategy alternative(s) and Business Unit requirements.

Prepare bid packages, coordinate bid negotiations review contractual terms.

Apply deep knowledge of Incoterms (EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP, etc.) to structure international transactions and contracts. Advise stakeholders on risk transfer, cost ownership, and responsibility allocation under different Incoterms.

Ensure correct Incoterm selection is reflected in purchase orders, contracts, and shipping documentation. Qualifications/Skills/Education:

Min of 5 years relevant experience required. 8-10 yrs preferred

H.S. Diploma Required. College Degree preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of degree. #LI-MN2