Marine Logistics Lead

The Marine Logistics Lead is responsible for the strategic oversight and end-to-end management of marine and port logistics operations. This role ensures the optimization of the supply chain, high-level contract negotiation, and the leadership of the logistics team to meet operational demands safely and cost-effectively. The position acts as a primary point of contact for senior management and external partners, driving process
improvements in Oracle/ERP systems and ensuring full compliance with international maritime regulations and company standards.

• Strategic Oversight:
  Lead and optimize the end-to-end marine logistics workflow, including vessel scheduling and port utilization.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and mentor the Marine Logistics Admin team, ensuring accuracy in sales orders and procurement entries.
• Contract Negotiation:
  Manage high-value contracts with vessel owners, agents, and port authorities to ensure competitive pricing and service levels.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for logistics efficiency and cost control.
• Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Ensure all maritime operations adhere to international safety standards (IMDG, MARPOL) and local port regulations.
• Escalation Management:
  Serve as the final authority for resolving complex discrepancies in Sales Orders (SOs), Purchase Orders (POs), and invoicing.
• Process Improvement:
  Drive the implementation of advanced ERP features to automate documentation and reporting.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Coordinate directly with Project Managers and Finance Directors to align logistics with overall company budget and project timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s
  degree preferred)
• 6–10 years of experience in marine logistics or offshore operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Expert Proficiency in Oracle or advanced ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of charter parties, bill of lading, and maritime law.

• Strategic Logistics Planning:
  Ability to design complex vessel schedules and port rotation plans.
• Maritime Law & Compliance:
  Strong understanding of Charter Parties, Bill of Lading, and International Maritime regulations (IMDG/MARPOL).
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts with vessel owners and port authorities.
• Leadership:
  Strong capability to manage a diverse team of admins and coordinators across different locations.
• ERP Mastery:
  Advanced proficiency in Oracle or similar systems for workflow automation and data analysis.
• Decision Making:
  Ability to make critical decisions under pressure during operational emergencies or vessel delays.

• Strategic Oversight:
  Lead the end-to-end marine logistics workflow, optimizing vessel utilization and port stay durations to reduce costs.
• Contract Management:
  Oversee the lifecycle of marine service contracts, ensuring vendors meet KPIs and addressing any service breaches.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise the Marine Logistics Admin team, conducting performance reviews and ensuring all system entries (SOs/POs) are audit-ready.
• Budgetary Control:
  Monitor logistics expenditures against project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities in fuel and port fees.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Act as the primary point of contact for Project Managers and the Finance department regarding marine logistics status.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all offshore movements and port operations comply with company QHSE standards and international maritime laws.