Logistics and Stores Manager in Blyth

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Blyth

Hours: Full Time

The Logistics & Stores Manager is responsible for the management, performance and development of logistics and stores functions, ensuring the safe, compliant and commercially effective movement, storage and control of equipment and materials across the business.

The role holds functional responsibility for international and domestic logistics, customs and trade compliance, project cargo movements, warehousing, inventory control and the management of associated logistics service providers.

The Logistics & Stores Manager is accountable for establishing and maintaining the systems, processes, resources and controls necessary to support offshore projects, vessel operations, asset management activities and wider business requirements.

The position requires a proactive approach to logistics planning, ensuring transportation, customs, storage and material management considerations are addressed at the earliest appropriate stage of project and procurement activities.

Key responsibilities

Logistics Management

Take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and execution of domestic and international logistics activities.

Develop, implement and maintain logistics strategies aligned with project delivery requirements and wider business objectives.

Ensure the safe, timely and cost-effective movement of equipment, materials and assets between suppliers, fabrication facilities, ports, vessels, project sites and various locations.

Oversee multimodal transportation, including road, sea, air, abnormal loads, heavy-lift and specialist project cargo.

Ensure logistics requirements are identified and incorporated into project schedules, procurement plans and mobilisation programmes.

Manage logistics support for vessel mobilisation, demobilisation, maintenance and offshore operational activities.

Establish appropriate controls for shipment planning, tracking, documentation and delivery confirmation.

Ensure sufficient logistics resources and service provider arrangements are in place to support operational requirements.

Identify and manage logistics-related risks, constraints and dependencies, escalating matters that may impact project delivery.

Maintain oversight of logistics activities across all active projects, ensuring priorities are effectively managed and coordinated.

Take functional ownership of customs compliance associated with the international movement of equipment and materials.

Establish, implement and maintain customs and international trade procedures in accordance with applicable legislation.

Ensure import and export activities are supported by appropriate customs declarations, classifications, valuations, origin information and documentation.

Determine and coordinate the appropriate customs procedures for international equipment movements, including temporary admission, transit, inward/outward processing and returned goods arrangements.

Ensure the appropriate application of Incoterms and clearly defined responsibilities for customs clearance, duties, taxes and delivery.

Maintain oversight of customs requirements associated with vessel mobilisations, offshore equipment movements, repairs, returns and ship-to-ship transfers.

Manage customs brokers and external trade compliance providers, ensuring accurate instructions, appropriate controls and effective service delivery.

Ensure required customs authorisations, records and supporting evidence are maintained.

Identify potential customs duty, import VAT and international trade risks, engaging Finance and external specialists where necessary.

Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders on export control, dual-use licensing, sanctions and other applicable trade restrictions.

Monitor relevant regulatory developments and ensure company processes remain appropriate and compliant.

Investigate customs compliance failures and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Oversee the planning and execution of specialist cargo movements, including large, heavy, abnormal and high-value engineering equipment.

Ensure appropriate transport methodologies, lifting arrangements, cargo securing, route planning and permits are established by competent parties.

Coordinate logistics interfaces with vessel operators, port agents, terminals, specialist transport providers and marine contractors.

Ensure equipment movements are appropriately planned to support offshore mobilisation and demobilisation schedules.

Maintain oversight of shipping documentation, cargo manifests, packing lists, transport certification and applicable dangerous goods requirements.

Ensure appropriate risk assessments and operational controls are established for complex logistics activities.

Provide logistics input into vessel planning, port operations and international project execution.

Take overall responsibility for the management, organisation and performance of stores and warehousing operations.

Establish and maintain effective procedures for goods receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, picking, packing and dispatch.

Ensure accurate inventory records, material identification, stock location control and traceability.

Maintain appropriate controls over company-owned, project-owned, client-owned and third-party materials and equipment.

Ensure stock accuracy through appropriate inventory counting, reconciliation and audit arrangements.

Establish suitable storage and preservation arrangements for specialist, high-value and sensitive equipment.

Ensure materials and equipment are available and appropriately prepared to support project and operational requirements.

Oversee warehouse capacity, layout, housekeeping, security and safe material handling practices.

Ensure inventory transactions and material movements are accurately recorded within the relevant business systems.

Maintain visibility of equipment and materials held at external storage facilities, fabrication locations and project sites.

Identify and implement improvements to stores processes, inventory accuracy and material management performance.

Manage the selection, appointment and performance of logistics service providers in accordance with company procurement procedures and delegated authority.

Establish and maintain appropriate commercial arrangements with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transport contractors, port agents and warehousing providers.

Ensure logistics expenditure is appropriately planned, monitored and controlled.

Evaluate logistics solutions considering total cost, compliance, operational risk and project schedule requirements.

Identify and implement opportunities to reduce unnecessary transport, handling, storage and customs-related expenditure.

Support project tendering, estimating and procurement activities through the provision of logistics methodologies, cost estimates and technical advice.

Monitor supplier performance and address service failures or contractual non-compliance.

Maintain appropriate cost records, forecasts and reporting to support financial and project controls.

People Management & Functional Leadership

Lead and manage personnel within the Logistics and Stores functions.

Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, reporting arrangements and performance expectations.

Ensure personnel are appropriately trained, competent and authorised to undertake assigned activities.

Manage workload allocation, resource planning and operational coverage.

Conduct performance reviews, identify development requirements and address performance concerns in accordance with company procedures.

Promote effective communication and collaboration between Logistics, Stores, Procurement, Projects, Engineering, Marine Operations and Finance.

Provide technical guidance and support to the wider business on logistics and customs matters.

Develop functional capability in line with current and future business requirements.

HSE, Risk & Continuous Improvement

Ensure logistics and stores activities are planned and undertaken in accordance with applicable HSE legislation and company requirements.

Promote safe working practices across warehousing, material handling, transportation and cargo operations.

Ensure suitable risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans and other required controls are in place for activities within the function's remit.

Monitor the HSE performance of logistics contractors and service providers.

Identify, assess and manage operational, commercial, customs and regulatory risks.

Establish and maintain appropriate procedures, work instructions and management controls.

Investigate incidents, non-conformances and process failures within the function and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency, systems, reporting, compliance and service delivery.

Functional authority

The Logistics & Stores Manager has authority, within approved budgets, company procedures and delegated limits, to:

Plan and prioritise logistics and stores activities across the business.

Determine appropriate logistics execution methods and recommend transport, storage and customs solutions.

Select and manage approved logistics service providers.

Allocate resources and assign responsibilities within the function.

Establish and maintain logistics and stores procedures and operational controls.

Challenge or suspend logistics and stores activities where safety, regulatory compliance or material commercial risks have not been adequately addressed.

Escalate matters requiring financial, contractual, tax, legal or senior management approval.

The postholder shall work collaboratively with relevant functions where decisions affect project scope, procurement commitments, tax treatment, export licensing or wider business strategy.

Key measurables

Safe, compliant and timely movement of equipment and materials.

Effective customs compliance and control of international trade risks.

Reliable logistics planning and execution in support of project schedules.

Accurate inventory records, material traceability and stock accountability.

Appropriate storage, preservation and availability of equipment and materials.

Commercially efficient logistics operations and effective expenditure control.

Competent, accountable and appropriately resourced logistics and stores personnel.

Effective management of logistics service providers.

Clear procedures, reliable reporting and continuous operational improvement.

Key behaviours

Leadership – sets clear direction, priorities and expectations for the Logistics and Stores team and develops their capability.

Communication – communicates clearly and confidently with internal functions, suppliers, customs authorities and contractors, both verbally and in writing.

Collaboration & Teamwork – works constructively across Procurement, Projects, Engineering, Marine Operations, Finance and HSEQ.

Planning & Organisation – plans ahead, manages competing priorities across multiple projects and anticipates logistics constraints early.

Attention to Detail – maintains accuracy in customs documentation, inventory records and shipping paperwork.

Problem Solving & Decision-Making – assesses risks and options quickly and makes sound, timely decisions, escalating where appropriate.

Commercial Awareness – balances cost, compliance, risk and schedule when evaluating logistics solutions.

Safety Leadership – promotes and upholds safe working practices and challenges unsafe activities.

Integrity & Compliance – acts with honesty and professionalism and upholds regulatory and company requirements.

Resilience & Adaptability – remains effective under pressure and responds flexibly to changing operational demands.

Requirements

HND, degree or recognised professional qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline (e.g. CILT Level 5 Diploma).

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Chartered membership of CILT (MCILT) or CIPS.

Formal customs / international trade qualification (e.g. Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade).

NEBOSH General Certificate.

Equivalent experience: typically 5+ years in a senior logistics or stores management role within the offshore, subsea, marine or energy sector may be considered in lieu of the essential academic qualification.

Experience

Proven experience managing logistics and stores functions within the offshore energy, subsea, marine or heavy engineering sectors.

Management of international freight movements and UK customs compliance, including temporary admission, inward/outward processing and returned goods procedures.

Planning and execution of project cargo, heavy-lift and abnormal load movements.

Logistics support for vessel mobilisation/demobilisation and port operations.

Management of warehousing and inventory control using ERP or inventory management systems.

Selection and management of freight forwarders, customs brokers and other logistics service providers, including budget control.

Working knowledge of Incoterms, dangerous goods requirements, export controls and sanctions.

Line management and development of a team.

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