Materials & Logistics Specialist in Darlington

United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution are recruiting for a Materials & Logistics Specialist supporting the project operational demand across the UK at multiple sites. In this role you will undertake the effective receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials to support the business.

You will liaise with Supply Chain, user groups, third parties, client and Supply Base & Marine contractors to ensure that all materials and equipment are received, marshalled and shipped in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our Procurement team to support our growing workload and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Accountable for the successful delivery of all materials and logistics activities that they are responsible for, including but not limited to:

• Allocation, control, issue and marshalling of materials between different work locations and supplier in accordance with project requirements and schedule/vessel sailings.
• Production of shipping documents for all materials movements.
• Timely updating of procurement system with goods receipts / manifests / shipping documentation.
• Warehouse materials handling e.g. OS&D checks, bagging and tagging, preparation for shipping and marshalling/loading of shipments.
• Identification of materials shortages and surplus.
• Control of Inventory in accordance with required inventory regime e.g. FIFO/KANBAN and ensuring accuracy thereof by monitoring of warehouse activity, cycle counts and stock checks.
• Requisitioning and control of small plant and equipment/tooling/consumables.
• Production of Materials Status reporting to project and client.
• Coordinating material supply to and performance/delivery of fabrication items.
• Ensuring maintenance and preservation of materials is undertaken for stored equipment.
• Attending Project Progress Meetings / Purchase Order Pre-Production Meetings.
• Liaison with all Project personnel, client representatives, and suppliers where appropriate to resolve materials supply issues.
• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
• Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead and delivery times, notifying any delays to supply chain management.
• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UIG Supply Chain Code of Conduct, ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and applicable processes and procedures are complied with and all documents are filed accurately and fully auditable.
• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety commitment.
• Understands and lives UI's vision, values and behaviours.
• Understands and works to the UI Financial Management Framework.
• All other tasks as reasonably requested by line management.

Qualifications:

• Qualified to ISCED Level 3 (Upper Secondary)
• Dangerous Goods by Sea & Air (not essential, role specific)
• Manual handling / Forklift licence experience (not essential, role specific)
• Telehandler Licence (Desirable, role specific)
• HGV licence (essential, role specific)

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years materials / logistics experience demonstrating results
• Varied and detailed work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key material control and logistics concepts and principles
• Previous use of ERPs.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of tools

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Logical thinker
• Methodical in the processing of work activities / actions
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to:

• Coordinate activities & prioritise workload
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Work independently to meet project / role objectives