Senior Principal Logistics Trade Comp Sp

Lutech Resources•Houston, TX

37d

About The Position

Job Overview: The Senior Principal Logistics Trade Compliance Specialist is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Logistics Trade Compliance Specialist is considered a specialist in Logistics & Trade Compliance, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Supply Chain function. The Senior Principal Logistics Trade Compliance Specialist impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Logistics Trade Compliance Specialist role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Logistics & Trade Compliance challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with r elevant on the job experience of 10+ years
10-16 years of relevant experience
Must have heavy transport experience, configuration, sourcing, and capital project logistics and must know about Multi/Inter-model transport
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new topics and technology quickly
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Well-versed in Logistics systems used to support the process in support of project execution
Familiar enough with trade compliance to recognize when to seek guidance

Responsibilities

Oversee Logistics specialists and support issue resolution
Liaise with Expediting leadership to facilitate the status of project goods and materials
Ensure compliance with Unifi processes
Recognize when Management of Change (MOC) is required
May be selectively asked to participate in projects to assess or develop new Logistics tools
Actively solve problems to resolve logistics-related issues
Support execution of the logistics project tendering and vendor selection process
Enforce the use of project-specific specifications (e.g., packing & marking instructions)
May conduct onsite logistics surveys to ensure equipment can be transported to the job site
Ensure review of transport and lifting sketches as needed
Support the Logistics performance review process
Support the budget breakdown and forecasting of logistics-related costs
Support the project status reporting process
Manage and execute logistics-related operational matters in line with project requirements and cost-effectively
Ensure mobilization and demobilization efforts for project cargo are carried out compliantly with relevant regulations
Operate by all company guidelines and procedures
Check and validate freight forwarders’ invoices
Manage the appointment of approved Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers for logistics-related shipments
Ensure the operations are in line with the company policies in terms of Trade Compliance
Coordinate and manage cargo transportation activities for the project vessels and project cargo
Review of project load lists and cargo classes to ensure project compliance with all relevant regulations
Liaise with internal/external stakeholders
Comply with regular reporting requirements
Use systems and data entry to satisfy record-keeping requirements
Bid solicitation, award, and execution of logistics transactions
Liaise with Logistics Service Providers, Shipping Agents, Customs Brokers, and internal departments, including project teams, Engineering, Marine, and Traffic