Project Logistics Specialist - Hersham, United Kingdom - Air Products

Air Products

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Hersham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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EU-UK-Hersham

Job Description and Qualifications

Air Products is a world leading industrial gas company. Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1940, the business quickly grew and established with a presence in 50 countries worldwide and boasting more than 20,000 employees around the globe. At Air Products we reimagine what's possible and continue to lead the way in developing products and technological solutions that protect the environment, boost productivity, and energise the future. We do this by putting safety first, making sure we all belong and matter having a diverse and inclusive environment and building tomorrow together._
Sustainability is at the heart of our business our higher purpose is to bring people together to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental challenges. Guided by our Grow-ConserveCare sustainability approach, we are driving sustainable growth by building, owning, and operating the world's largest gasification, carbon capture and hydrogen projects._
We are committed to delivering this work safely, with zero accidents and zero incidents. We want our employees to return home to their families safe and healthy._
We are currently looking for a Project Logistics Specialist to be based in our Hersham UK office. This position is responsible for the successful execution of Project Logistics strategies on new plant asset projects in Europe, Africa, the Middle East (EMEA). The incumbent is charged with supporting the developing, negotiating, implementing and maintaining competitively advantageous supply agreements. The incumbent interfaces primarily with the Engineering, Procurement and Project Execution teams within GEMTE, supporting new plant build proposals and projects._
The incumbent will have intimate knowledge of the shipping markets, practices and standards. This position supports supplier/contractor relationship management with operations and business strategies. This position challenges technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving efficient operations. Strong Project Logistics knowledge, project, planning and negotiating skills are required. _
Travel will be required at times for this position, primarily, but not restricted to, within the EMEA region supporting logistics/operating sites, supplier, partner & client visits. _

_As one of our Logistics Specialists, you will be:_
- _ Collaborating with a variety of functions including operations, engineering, legal, and business management to achieve goals._
- _ Effectively using Logistics Material Control systems._
- _ Effectively using e

Sourcing tools to launch inquiries and receive supplier quotations/proposals.

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- _ Assisting in developing strategies for and lead the commercial contracting negotiations for 3rd party logistics services._
- _ Developing efficient bid tabulations and lead sourcing reviews with a cross functional team._
- _ Supporting Project Logistics Manager with bid phase Shipping estimates and development of cost forecasts._
- _ Identify, develop and manage suppliers; understand safety, commercial and capacity risks._
- _ Understanding the logistics markets and the industries in which we do business._
- _ Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to enhance leverage and minimize risk._
- _ Lead cross-functional teams involved in supplier discovery and optimizing Air Products' logistics spend._
- _ Work closely with supported businesses and functional organizations to ensure stability and cost effectiveness of supply._
- _ Bring innovative supplier solutions to enhance value proposition for individual projects and or across the supply chain._
- _ Effectively participate in Continuous Improvement activities._
- _ Assist in leading supplier performance and maintain interface within supplier's organization._
- _ Manage budgets and achieve targeted savings, develop and lead key supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business strategies._

_ Your profile:
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To be successful as part of the EMEA Logistics team, you should have the following Education/Skills and Experience. _

- _Recent industrial experience, involving international transport, trade and project logistics / project management experience. _
- _Project Shipping experience is crucial._
- _ Must have experience in ocean, air and road logistics._
- _ Experience with SAP is advantageous._
- _ Flexible working and short notice travel ability._
- _ Strong organizational, team and time management skills. _
- _Working understanding of Microsoft suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)_
- _ Good analytical and problem-solving skills._
- _ Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and non-technical information. _
- _Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, global environment. _

_What's in it for you_