Logistics Manager

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Logistics Manager - Bristol or Montrose - 18/24 MonthsYou will be expected to work in a multidiscipline team environment where the overall success of the project is paramount. The client is looking at a right first-time approach and as such, we are looking for candidates who can rise to a challenge and are interested in being part of an innovative and driven team.Location: Split between Montrose, Nailsea and MCS manufacturing location. Requirement of in excess of 60 % travel required.Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:Always Promote a one team concept and BHGE's professionalism to the client.Manage processes that determines the best mode of transport and select the best carrier to meet the OTD (On Time Delivery) requirement for shipmentsEnsure the development and continual improvement of systems and procedures for operating and managing information, processes, physical facilities, and equipment.Conduct weekly meeting to identify, prioritise, and aggregate delivery requirements, balance delivery resources with delivery requirements and establish delivery plans.Tracking internal and external freight through to destination.Reports on shipment status to the organisation.Sets up and follows through expedited shipments.Provide transportation solutions for meet client requirements.Oversee management progress from picking and packing products, Ready to Ship and to load and ship product. Execute, track and audit all incoming and outgoing loads, optimising product and location dimensions to maximise storage capacity, reduce process bottlenecks and product damage.Ensuring all necessary documentation is supplied and accurate to ensure a smooth movement of goods both domestically and internationally.Tracking shipments.Updating Project tracking tool.Manage out-bound finished product logistics within given budget, through effective planning and distribution process and improvement of OTD delivery to ensure the network & facilities meets service levels standards as agreed with Project, Client and affiliate countriesProduce quotes and estimations for Project and/or Client as required.Manage approval process.Manage and document variation order process.Coordinate expediting requirements, troubleshoot and resolve any issue with missing material, shipping problems, miss-labelled material.Ensure regulatory compliance with legislation governing the transport of materials both hazardous and non-hazardous by land, sea and air. In addition to General Responsibilities;Management of delivered Lifted and Lifting Equipment to include Inspection and Re-certification:Knowledge of Offshore Certification Standards, to fully understand inspection requirements required to maintain Certification.Knowledge of Regional requirements for all Countries Onshore Lifting operations will be conducted to cover:Regional Health & Safety requirements to be met regarding Inspection of Lifting equipment i.e. LOLER for the UKApplicable Regional Standards and Certification requirements.Knowledge of Conventions impacting Lifted and Lifting Equipment for Offshore, On Vessels and Docks.Ensuring the correct Storage, Preservation and Preventative Maintenance of Lifted and Lifting Equipment.Rejection criteria for Lifting Equipment by Region.Ability to liaise with Engineering to ensure all Lifting requirements have been identified against Logistic requirements, i.e. all Countries have been identified that equipment will transit during the lifetime of the Project and agreed and the confirmation that the lifting equipment will be compliant for use. Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or BusinessExperience of logistics/freight forwarding project environmentAt least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, SAP Knowledge (DRP/Demand Forecast planning) would be beneficialStrong knowledge of Logistics, Distribution, Import & Export regimes and International Trade ComplianceStrong teamwork and leadership skills with 3-5 years people management skillsGood communication & interpersonal skills with different hierarchy of people and clientsDemonstrated ability to identify and build key relationships that contribute to high-class business resultsStrong in HSE and Operational excellence executionGood Knowledge of Business process, Management and financial reportingMust have strong Microsoft Excel skills and Word documentationHighly organised, able to prioritise and work under pressure and to deadlinesFlexible approach to daily tasks and work loadWorking with overseas agents/third partiesAwareness of IMDG shipment of materials by sea; ADR by land plus CAA shipment of materials by air.Awareness of Australian Biosecurity requirementsExperience in dealing with inco-termsComputing skills with a view to compile/track/update detailed spreadsheets (excel).Client facing role, experience in dealing directly with clients, suppliers and other internal Product Groups.Must be able to travel on short notice and can support site-based roles if deemed necessary