Logistics Operations Capacity Lead

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater
Status: Contract (Renewable) – INSIDE IR35
Reports to: Senior Logistics Planning Manager

Morson Talent are working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for a highly experienced Logistics Operations Capacity Lead to join their Project team, based Bridgwater - Somerset. This is a (renewable) CONTRACT position – Inside IR35. All work is associated with the delivery of a major energy infrastructure Project currently under construction in Somerset.

Job Purpose / Overview

• The Logistics team delivers overarching command and control as well as acting as a centre of excellence for the end-to-end logistics process at Site. They are the intelligent owners of the logistics process and strategy, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the construction project
• This role will involve working within the Logistics Planning Team, which is the sub-division of the Logistics Function
• The Logistics Operations Capacity Lead is responsible for the off-site Logistics capacity management. They are accountable for consolidating inputs and updates of warehouse capacity and inventory from third party logistics (3PL) partners/systems to the Logistics plan, and to support identification of mitigating actions, owners and escalations for known warehouse.
• They will work with key stakeholders in the Logistics function to work on the plan for demand for Logistics services in line with the overall project 12-month plan.
• The Logistics Operations Capacity Lead will report into the Senior Logistics Planning Manager and work closely with the Construction Logistics Capacity Planner and Logistics Analyst.

Principal Accountabilities (not limited to):
Team:

• Works closely with Senior Logistics Planning Manager to provide inputs to the plan
• Works closely with Senior Logistics Operations Manager for agreement on mitigating actions, and gathering alignment from mitigating action owners including 3PLs, PMs, Expeditors etc.
• Engages with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to consolidate and coordinate data inputs from Warehouse third party logistics (3PL) systems to generate capacity and inventory visibility
• Build and maintain robust relationships with internal stakeholders and 3PL partners to enhance the effectiveness of logistics planning

Core Processes:

• Accountable for consolidating inputs of warehouse capacity and inventory from warehouse 3PL to the Logistics plan and updates
• Pre-read logistics performance metrics before Weekly Operational Pulse meetings to analyse and assess performance
• Review and evaluate 3PL partner performance using data to identify opportunities for improvement or process optimisation
• Facilitate/Contribute to the Logistics governance forums to highlight Logistics planning related risk and issues
• Ensure all Project documents, Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with business policies and procedures

Functional Management:

• Provide warehouse capacity management expertise
• Analyse and interpret data related to Logistics Operations
• Collaborate with Logistics Analyst to prepare and present reports and findings to internal stakeholders i.e. Logistics Manager
• Coordinate tasks, actions and information between stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and support continuous improvement
• Conduct impact analysis to assess effects of changes in logistics operations resulting from ongoing initiatives
• Monitor the Operations Logistics mitigation actions to ensure resolution of the raised risks or constraints

Criteria
Knowledge & Skills

• Background in warehouse and Logistics operations, providing valuable insights into operational requirements
• Experience in Logistics planning and operations in the construction industry, or other relevant industry
• Experience in Technical data management
• Analytical, inquisitive with an ability to identify patterns and constraints
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the Integrated Planning process
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external teams to escalate and get feedback on Logistics Operations capacity and constraints
• Effectively communicates issues in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• Typically, hold a bachelor’s degree
• At least five years’ experience working in Logistics or Supply Chain Planning (or similar operation) in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally nuclear, aerospace, engineering, or energy)
• Experience of practical application of Logistics and Planning frameworks and methodologies and demonstrable positive business outcomes
• Experience in using planning technology solutions to manage delivery
• Experience of supporting teams to maximise the delivery
• Experience of working in a large integrated team over the full lifecycle of a project
• Experience in the use of a risk management tool such as ARM
• Experience in presenting complex information across different levels of an organisation

Key Competencies

• Delivery focussed mindset with the ability to engage disparate stakeholders
• Data interpretation, analytics and management
• Understanding of Logistics & Planning management methodologies and techniques
• Working knowledge of Logistics risk analysis techniques leading to an understanding how the impact of changes/decisions may impact the delivery of the project
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, change management, cost management and risk management techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels
• High standard of interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally
• Strong organisational and time management skills