Job Overview:

The Principal Logistics and Trade Compliance Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex logistics and trade compliance-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Logistics and Trade Compliance Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a logistics and trade compliance specialist. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in logistics and trade compliance and broad knowledge of the supply chain function's logistics and trade compliance discipline.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work on projects where assigned

• Actively coordinate with Expediting and other subfunctions to execute the project

• Understand and comply with Unifi processes

• Execute medium complexity logistics problems and escalate when necessary

• Understand and execute tendering process with logistics service providers

• Use project-specific specifications (e.g., packing & marking instructions)

• Conduct logistics surveys as needed

• Review transport and lifting sketches as needed

• Support the Logistics performance review process

• Support the project status reporting process

• Review and validate shipping documentation

• 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

• 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

• Regular reporting requirements

• Use of 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

• Seek clarification when questions arise

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience

• 8-12 years of relevant experience

• Heavy transport experience, configuration, sourcing, and capital project logistics and familiar with Multi-modal transport preferred

• 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

• Has a solid understanding of logistics systems used to support the process of project execution

• Possesses a good understanding of trade compliance regulations

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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.