Supply Chain Lead

Role Overview

• Develop and own the project logistics execution strategy, including multimodal transportation plans, risk assessments, and sequencing.
• Lead logistics route surveys and logistics studies; define methodologies, scopes of work, and deliverables for external logistics study providers.
• Model freight flows, identify delivery constraints, and establish muster/laydown locations, consolidation points, and delivery models for high‑volume capital projects.
• Optimize total landed cost through bundling, consolidation, routing strategies, and Incoterms selection.
• Manage all customs compliance activities including classification, documentation, special permits, temporary imports, and coordination with customs brokers.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and regulatory documents needed for export/import clearance.
• Engage with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (or international authorities) to resolve escalations, holds, or regulatory matters.
• Lead execution of breakbulk, containerized, heavy‑haul, barge, rail, and over‑the‑road transportation.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders for booking, scheduling, marine surveys, chartering vessels/barges, and overseeing cargo operations.
• Ensure proper preservation, packing, handling, and transport compliance, including heavy-lift rigging requirements and load-securement standards.
• Monitor transportation milestones, track logistics KPIs, and proactively mitigate schedule threats.
• Develop contracting strategies for freight forwarders, customs brokers, marine surveyors, trucking companies, heavy‑haul contractors, and logistics service providers.
• Negotiate and manage logistics service agreements, ensuring terms address liabilities, transit risk, insurance, demurrage, free time, and performance KPIs.
• Ensure timely placement of logistics-related POs aligned with project schedules.
• Lead and mentor project logistics coordinators; establish clear execution routines, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Drive alignment with procurement, engineering, construction, suppliers, and site materials management to ensure seamless logistics execution.
• Facilitate project logistics meetings, reporting, and dashboards, including look-ahead schedules and exception management.
• Implement logistics HSE requirements including journey management, cargo securement checks, equipment certification, and route risk assessments.
• Ensure cargo insurance coverage is placed appropriately and manage claims related to transit damage or delays.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics planning, execution, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 10+ years of logistics experience in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, EPC/EPCM, or large capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing international shipments, heavy-lift operations, and complex multimodal execution.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms, export/import regulations, and global trade compliance practices.
• Experience in developing and managing logistics budgets, forecasts, and cost-control mechanisms.
• Prior experience leading teams in a project-driven environment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance and per diem are not available