Logistics Specialist

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Logistics Specialist is accountable for organizing and managing logistics activities in internal projects order including standard and oversized shipments. Target is to achieve safe and on-time delivery of procured items and equipment. The position involves steering of Logistic Service Providers ("LSP") as well as actively coordinating with Procurement, Project Management and Lead Discipline Specialists / Engineer.)The position shall contribute to the development of the E&C Logistics organization, tools and procedures in order to maintain global standards and to ensure smooth supply chain execution of E&C Projects Logistics Specialist also supports Supplier Business Function as required, during the proposal phase of projects.

The Logistics Specialist is also in charge of ensuring accurate documentation for Export / Import purposes

• Steering of Logistic Service Suppliers (LSP)
• Coordination of shipment between global equipment suppliers in several countries worldwide and LSP with focus also on required (seaworthy) packing for export shipments and export documentation
• Booking of truck standard, ocean freight and if required airfreight shipments - all for standard and oversized equipment sizes
• Arranging FOB deliveries globally together with LSP and/or equipment suppliers
• Issuance of packing lists, customs invoices, certificates of origin and other required export documents
• Arranging import customs clearance with LSP
• Evaluate transport concepts and check method statements and other documentation fromLSP for oversized shipments
• Coordination with transport insurance and marine surveyor; if applicable support on claim management
• Alignment with equipment suppliers on packing lists and transport drawings
• Preparation of the transport RFQs and negotiate the terms and conditions of transport contracts
• Manage the logistics budget in project, monitoring the variances, update the forecast; identify and drive cost reduction opportunities
• Negotiate with Logistics vendors
• Coordination with Regulatory authorities (Notified Bodies) Customs Central Excise & Service Tax department for getting approval of successful Export and Import clearance.
• Liaise with Director General Foreign Trade (DGFT) for obtaining, use and closing of Advance License and also to get Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC).
• Coordination with Norm's ratification committee, Special valuation Branch (SVB) for closing the issues (in the form of notice) with them.
• Coordination with Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) for renewal of certificates on yearly basis.
• Develop Commercial Bid Analysis under Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) consideration

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Are you a MATCH?

• Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Management Degree / Professional Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Transportation.

• Practical knowledge of international transport principles and laws and technical characteristics of transport means and organization of out of gauge road and sea freights
• Knowledge on Incoterms, Operations, documents (Import / Export / 3rd Country)
• Should be capable of understanding transportation drawings
• Work Experience:
• 10 to 15 years of Logistics experience in EPC Industry
• Work Experience with related Agencies like DGFT, Engineering Promotion Council, Freight Forwarders, CHA etc

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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.