Logistics and Customs Coordinator

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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