Kirkuk Materials Management, Inbound Logistics Lead

Inbound Logistics Lead

12-Month Contract | £500-£550 per day PAYE + Holiday Pay
Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Sunbury, Surrey
Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK

We are supporting a major international energy organisation on a high-profile supply chain and infrastructure programme and are seeking an experienced Inbound Logistics Lead to oversee the end-to-end movement of critical materials and equipment into complex operational environments. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a large-scale energy development project with significant international scope.

Working within a multi-disciplinary supply chain team, you will be responsible for developing and executing inbound logistics strategies that ensure materials are delivered safely, efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule. You will work closely with procurement, materials management, operations, projects, logistics service providers, customs brokers, and suppliers to drive performance and supply chain resilience. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of international and domestic inbound logistics activities.
• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and logistics partners.
• Develop logistics strategies that optimise cost, lead time, service quality, and supply chain continuity.
• Oversee customs clearance, import/export compliance, and transportation performance.
• Identify and mitigate logistics and supply chain risks, including transportation and supplier-related disruptions.
• Monitor logistics KPIs and provide reporting on shipment performance, costs, and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics processes, systems, and governance.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, warehousing, inventory, projects, drilling, and operational stakeholders to ensure material availability and operational readiness.
• Provide subject matter expertise in transportation management, trade compliance, customs processes, and supply chain best practice. 

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience within inbound logistics, materials management, supply chain, freight, or transportation management.
• Strong background managing complex international logistics operations and customs/importation activities.
• Experience working in industries such as oil & gas, energy, engineering, infrastructure, mining, chemicals, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics providers, suppliers, and key stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management and logistics performance improvement.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent enterprise platforms.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified, with CIPS qualification or equivalent considered advantageous. 

What's on Offer?

• £500-£550 per day PAYE plus holiday pay
• 12-month contract with potential extension opportunities
• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Sunbury)
• Opportunity to join a major international energy programme with significant strategic importance
• Exposure to complex global supply chain operations and senior business stakeholders

Important Information

• This role is based in Sunbury, Surrey, with a requirement to attend the office three days per week. 
• Candidates must already have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Occasional international travel may be required to support project activities. 

If you're an experienced logistics or supply chain professional looking to lead critical inbound logistics operations on a major energy programme, we'd love to hear from you.
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