Logistics Director I - Proposals
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Job Description
Summary
Our purpose is to build a better world, a mission that resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. At Fluor, we design and construct the world's most challenging projects. We provide professional and technical solutions that deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects to clients worldwide. This role will support key projects across several of the most rapidly growing segments within Fluor.
This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs. This position requires strategic thinking and action, considering all available facts and data, as well as considering alternative courses of action, resources, constraints, and company values. Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform project logistics execution
Develop and implement logistics strategy
Execute complex logistically challenging capital projects and ensure successful execution associated with the logistics component of the project(s)
Perform activities associated with lump sum and cost reimbursable capital projects
Oversee activities pertaining to global commerce and trade, as well as global trade compliance standards
Develop high level logistics strategies for complex capital projects
Prepare complex logistics plans and associated logistics budgets (cost and hours) for large size projects
Execute complex logistics plans
Ensure logistics implications are managed regarding Export Credit Agencies finance requirements on projects
Develop complex scopes for logistics contracts (i.e., logistics surveys, transportation, freight forwarding, export packing, customs clearance, etc.)
Analyze situations, identify and forecast problems, evaluate options, and implement appropriate actions. Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively to meet critical deadlines.
May need to travel to attend to business related matters
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fourteen (14) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eighteen (18) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferably with Management degree in Logistics Management / International Trade / Import Export, and should have at least 25 years of experience in handling project logistics with EPC companies
Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs
Good leadership and decision-making skills
Fluor Logistics Leadership experience strongly preferred
Knowledge and understanding of International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)
Knowledge of Import/Export compliance
Understanding of all modes of transportation (ocean, air, land)
Ability to coordinate domestic and international shipments
Proficiency in Chartering and Domestic freight management
Awareness of interfacing disciplines, including Procurement, Contracting, Construction
Knowledge of Transportation of Heavy Lifts/ ODC consignments, conduct route survey
Strong relationship with Logistics service providers
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Summary
Our purpose is to build a better world, a mission that resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. At Fluor, we design and construct the world's most challenging projects. We provide professional and technical solutions that deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects to clients worldwide. This role will support key projects across several of the most rapidly growing segments within Fluor.
This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs. This position requires strategic thinking and action, considering all available facts and data, as well as considering alternative courses of action, resources, constraints, and company values. Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform project logistics execution
Develop and implement logistics strategy
Execute complex logistically challenging capital projects and ensure successful execution associated with the logistics component of the project(s)
Perform activities associated with lump sum and cost reimbursable capital projects
Oversee activities pertaining to global commerce and trade, as well as global trade compliance standards
Develop high level logistics strategies for complex capital projects
Prepare complex logistics plans and associated logistics budgets (cost and hours) for large size projects
Execute complex logistics plans
Ensure logistics implications are managed regarding Export Credit Agencies finance requirements on projects
Develop complex scopes for logistics contracts (i.e., logistics surveys, transportation, freight forwarding, export packing, customs clearance, etc.)
Analyze situations, identify and forecast problems, evaluate options, and implement appropriate actions. Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively to meet critical deadlines.
May need to travel to attend to business related matters
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fourteen (14) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eighteen (18) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferably with Management degree in Logistics Management / International Trade / Import Export, and should have at least 25 years of experience in handling project logistics with EPC companies
Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs
Good leadership and decision-making skills
Fluor Logistics Leadership experience strongly preferred
Knowledge and understanding of International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)
Knowledge of Import/Export compliance
Understanding of all modes of transportation (ocean, air, land)
Ability to coordinate domestic and international shipments
Proficiency in Chartering and Domestic freight management
Awareness of interfacing disciplines, including Procurement, Contracting, Construction
Knowledge of Transportation of Heavy Lifts/ ODC consignments, conduct route survey
Strong relationship with Logistics service providers
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.