Logistics and Customs Coordinator
Apply locations: Aberdeen
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R143663
Role Summary
Lead the Company's Global Logistics and Customs process through a network of direct and functional managers – SC personnel physically located across the globe. Create and manage operational plans such that rigs/equipment/spares are entered into and exited globally for all countries of operations in a compliant manner. Responsible for ensuring the continuous supply of equipment/spares to and from rigs across the fleet, so as to allow efficient and continuous operations. Provide technical leadership for these disciplines and recommend/make decisions on programs/initiatives that have a significant impact on business operations.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the Company's Global Logistics program.
* Create and manage operational plans and activities on a global scale that result in continuous supply of equipment/spares to rigs across the fleet in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner.
* Support Commercial and Country Operations by reviewing all potential Contract bids and tenders to ensure Company’s import/export obligations are safeguarded from a customs compliance standpoint.
* Conceptualise and implement change management projects within Global logistics.
* Negotiate and manage global logistics contracts with logistics service providers across the globe.
* Responsible for the performance of the global network of logistics service providers.
* Provide strategic and ensure adherence to the Customs and Compliance process globally.
* Create and manage operational plans and activities on a global scale which ensure that rigs/equipment/spares are entered into and exited globally for all countries of operation in a compliant manner.
* Provide technical leadership for the discipline to resolve complex Customs issues in countries of operation. Provide leadership to determine Customs processes for new countries of operation.
* Responsible for ensuring that the Company Customs activities are conducted in a compliant manner and reduce/eliminate the risks for fines and penalties.
* Create policies and procedures to efficiently manage the Logistics & Compliance functions across the globe.
* Recommend/make changes/decisions on new programs/initiatives which have a positive impact on the Company's efficiency.
* Manage the budget for the function.
* Manage OHR at forwarder reporting, global hub management and billing approval processing.
* Manage the performance of global logistics service providers by maintaining KPIs and regular reviews to identify areas for corrective action.
* Make decisions, changes and create processes which have a significant business impact in day-to-day and long-term growth of the company in terms of Customs Compliance and Logistics.
* Communicates internally with Management Team, Operations/Rig Management, Colleagues and team specialists to ensure delivery of Global Logistics for the fleet.
* Provides direction and instructions regarding logistics and customs to SC personnel.
* Collaborates with other functions e.g. Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal.
* Communicates externally with suppliers and peers including 3rd party freight/customs/logistics providers. Negotiates logistics contracts on behalf of the Company.
* Position oversees budget plans in line with the company strategic and long-term objectives and requires having a clear understanding of the company’s financial deliverables.
* Role which requires strategic and tactical leadership, negotiation skills and the ability to motivate others.
* Occasional 3PL, offshore, shipyard visits may be required in this role.
Qualifications and Experience
* Logistics and/or Supply Chain Professional Qualification.
* Extensive experience in Logistics, Customs Compliance & Supply Chain, of which some should be in senior management capacity.
* Fluent in English (verbal and written) with the ability to work with internal onshore teams and offshore personnel.
* Experience must have been gained working for a drilling contractor or similar offshore service or international contracting orientated company.
* Must have experience in building and developing purchasing and procurement strategy.
* Full understanding of logistics and shipping management including the 3PL relationship.
* Full understanding of commercial concerns, operational imperatives and decision-making regarding global material sourcing decisions.
* Clear understanding of corporate operational and financial controls and the internal/external enforcement mechanisms of corporate business ethics.
* Advanced business and negotiation skills.
* Supply chain experience within the offshore drilling industry is highly preferable.
* International work experience with majority Borr operating areas.
* Knowledge and experience with the use of major ERP systems.
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