Project Operations Specialist II

Job Purpose

This position, which is broad in nature, is to provide operations logistics support to Subsea Projects in the Gulf of Mexico. This position will be overseeing the project operational logistics process to ensure all necessary information is captured and properly communicated with suppliers, Project management team, Operations Team as well as Sourcing & Procurement team.

This role will also manage supplier relationship with third party logistics service providers to gain the best service level.

Job Description

• Work directly with Project Operations Management team members to manage the movement of goods and people to deliver the project specific workscope.
• Participate in project planning and initiate development of appropriate operational logistics and coordination procedures
• Issue Operational Logistics plan prior to project execution, lead and seek opportunity to improve Operational Logistics Process and implement enhanced daily operation to achieve further cost efficiency for the projects
• Support internal customers on manifest, trucking and rental requirements.
• Support internal customers on personnel requirements when dictated by the client.
• Plan, coordinate and arrange rental and freight movements if related to project operations.
•  Monitor and expedite pickups and deliveries if related to project operations
• Coordinate 3rd party support teams, such as rigging crews, when required by the project execution plan.
•  Demonstrate financial awareness during vendor interactions & project deliveries.
• Obtain and provides to Project Management estimated costs for Port Calls, Crew Changes, Adhoc Helos, Customs Clearances & duties
• Understand HTS system. Coordinate with Trade compliance on cargo classification and interface with brokers to determine correct classification, country of origin and other items are applicable

You are meant for this job if:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in logistics / trade compliance / supply chain related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of Import /Export, local Customs regulations
• Process improvement, project oriented and customer focus
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, as well as external suppliers and organizations.
• Solid knowledge of traffic / Logistics service contract
• Excellent organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks in an environment with large volumes of data and paperwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Vessel / Aircraft chartering a plus
• Strong work ethic; driven. 
• PC Skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• SAP Knowledge a plus
• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• 4 years degree in supply chain management / Logistics or relevant experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction.  For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

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