Project Logistics Manager, E&C Americas

Manage logistics for EPC projects, focusing on the strategic planning, execution, and management of logistics activities. This includes the transportation of large-scale plant equipment via air, sea, inland, rail, and river barge. Responsibilities encompass sourcing, contract negotiation, delivery schedule management, and on-site logistics execution, while interacting with leadership to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and present budgetary assessments and logistics plans for large-scale capital projects to stakeholders.

* Lead logistics negotiations and manage the execution of services, materials, equipment, and delivery schedules for project workstreams

* Coordinate with global counterparts across other E&C Centers to manage project cargo logistics and trade compliance activities.

* Regularly meet with internal stakeholders to provide project updates and gather feedback.

* Identify opportunities to enhance competitiveness and streamline logistics processes.

* Manage the end-to-end logistics sourcing and contracting process for capital projects, including route studies, RFI/RFQ/RFPs.

* Negotiate and manage third-party logistics costs such as police escorts, highway closures, river barge reservations, rail service, and electrical line removals.

* Identify potential partnerships with logistics service providers.

* Evaluate existing contracts to identify savings, risk mitigation strategies, and terms enhancements.

* Lead Project-Based RFPs with global logistics companies for large-scale project cargo and freight forwarding.

* Ensure correct use of INCOTERMS across teams and suppliers.

* Demonstrate expertise in negotiating legal terms and conditions.

* Monitor and adjust logistics strategies based on economic trends, market intelligence, and supplier performance.

* Build relationships with key customers to understand their logistics needs and optimize savings

* Ensure compliance with internal processes, including contract ling, bidding, and value creation reporting.

* Partner with Legal to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

* Provide reports to leadership as requested.

Experience & Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, finance, accounting, or other business related fields required

* Advanced degree in logistics, business management, or related field preferred

* A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required

* 10+ years experience in project logistics or related field preferred

Competencies

* Organizational Commitment

* Flexibility & Adaptability

* Customer Service Orientation

* Effective Communication

* Teamwork & Cooperation

* Logistics Training & Development

* Managing Competing Priorities

* Solution-Oriented Decision Making

* Entrepreneurial Thinking

Work Environment

Office setting with occasional travel as needed by project

Travel Requirements

International and/or domestic travel as needed for projects. May be required to travel on short notice

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