Senior Logistics Project Manager

Location: Dammam

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Senior Logistics Project Manager (LPM) is responsible for managing all logistics related activities (inbound, outbound, V2V, repairs, warranty, etc.) for the SEC 2 Bulk Program in a manner that shall meet business and contract requirements. Responsible for defining work or projects with high complexity and DDP incoterms. LPM is accountable for all logistics scope from our supply chain to DDP delivery location, LPM will also report the operational and financial KPIs, such as deflation, EAC, $/kg, demerges, premium charges, etc. LPM is responsible for managing all logistics related matters with the customer and EPC, including claims and insurance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  

• Primary interface with the customer, forwarder, and GEV teams for developing and managing logistics plans for various projects within the SEC 2 Bulk Program, actively engaged on all related internal and external meetings
• develop consolidation plans, traceability strategy, prepare and execute shipping transactions
• Technical, logistics and operational interface between the customer, Internal Project Managers and Project Managers, and global logistic coordinators
• In coordination with SEC 2 Logistics function in France, supervise and control all project and fulfilment related milestones such as scopes, timelines, expenses and risks impacting projects
• Identify, log, and track risks & opportunities and report regularly to the Project Managers
• In coordination with customs specialists, verify and ensure all import documentation issued by the suppliers / factories is accurate, completed and according to the importing regulatory standards
• Cooperate with the customs team and with other internal/external stakeholders to ensure on time custom clearance and delivery to site with emphasis on avoiding additional costs such as penalties, storage and demurrages.
• Follow and adhere existing logistics best practices of GEV in Saudi Arabia
• Single point of contact for internal and external customers where any logistics solutions are required
• Support all documentations and organize the local performance within Saudi Arabia’s 14 projects
• Issue and update Master Packing List to the customer
• Continuously Update & Maintain all logistics related tools utilized by Power Conversion
• Issue resolution on all logistics related defects, managing RCAs and NCRs
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Supply Chain to ensure all delivery and shipment release requirements are met
• Ensure corrective actions and containment plans are in place to avoid incident repeatability
• Be engaged with the finance team to ensure custom duties are processed promptly
• Ensure all logistics transactions are executed in accordance with GEV & Country Compliance regulations
• Actively pursue cost avoidance practices during logistics execution phase
• Compliance to GEV EHS life saving rule and STOP WORK culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years work experience in logistics, with specific focus on energy projects in Saudi Arabia
• Experience interfacing with customs teams and brokers
• Experience on SEC / EPC energy projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and forwarders across the globe
• Detailed knowledge in ICC defined terms and conditions
• Extended knowledge of export regulations, terms and processes
• Fluent in Arabic and English

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions

Desired Characteristics  

• Prior experience on DDP is a plus
• Work experience in international trading
• Six Sigma trained
• Integrated Management Systems knowledge (pref. SAP, ORACLE)
• Mentoring or training abilities
• Self-disciplined and defining functional objectives in accordance with our contract objectives
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and ability to handle changing priorities

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