Project Logistics Manager

Job Description Summary

We are hiring a NAM Logistics Manager to lead and elevate our regional logistics organization supporting ACS, FACTS, HVDC, and Services. This role is responsible for building a world-class project logistics capability across both ITO (Inquiry to Order / tendering) and OTR (Order to Remittance / execution).
This leader will manage a team that supports large, complex, high-value projects, ensuring logistics is a strategic advantage-not just a transactional function. The ideal candidate is a confident people leader who brings execution discipline, process compliance, cost rigor, and strong business partnership, while motivating a team and creating a culture of accountability and customer focus.
Success in this role requires someone who can build trust across internal stakeholders, influence project teams early, and ensure logistics is seen as a valuable, proactive asset to the organization.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Logistics Leadership (ITO + OTR Execution)

• Lead logistics execution for large and complex projects, ensuring delivery commitments are achieved on time, within budget, and with the required quality.
• Own logistics deliverables from early tender strategy through project closeout, ensuring strong continuity between ITO planning and OTR execution.
• Ensure all transportation activities across internal and external suppliers are fully coordinated to meet project requirements.

• Ensure transport quotations are received on time to enable accurate project costing and competitive tendering.
• Build comprehensive logistics budgets and strategies that improve cost certainty, strengthen risk mitigation, and prevent margin erosion.
• Ensure transportation schedule cycles are properly reflected in tender schedules and project execution plans.
• Develop logistics plans that support winning projects while protecting profitability.

• Develop and execute logistics strategies that optimize total landed cost, delivery cycles, and supply chain reliability.
• Drive bundling and consolidation opportunities across suppliers and shipments to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
• Lead logistics actions during execution to maximize deflation opportunities while protecting schedule and delivery performance.

• Ensure on-time logistics purchase order placement is aligned to project schedules.
• Negotiate pricing and robust terms and conditions that protect the business and mitigate logistics risk.
• Expedite logistics suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and all required shipping/technical documentation.
• Support logistics claims management in partnership with contract management and project teams.

• Partner closely with project planning to establish realistic delivery schedules and documentation timelines.
• Work across functions to prioritize logistics execution across multiple active projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as the logistics point of leadership for key stakeholders including:
  Project Management, Procurement, Project Sourcing, Quality, Tendering, Engineering, Finance, Project Controls, and Construction.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team through clear goals, accountability, and consistent operating rhythms.
• Establish strong communication of objectives, processes, and execution priorities across the organization.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, efficiency, and world-class logistics standards.
• Ensure adequate staffing, skills, tools, and supplier coverage to meet tender and project demand-proactively proposing actions when gaps exist.

• Demonstrate visible EHS leadership and ensure execution of the Zero Deviation Plan within the team.
• Drive compliance to logistics, quality, and project execution processes.
• Promote a culture of safety excellence with the expectation of zero safety deviations and no safety non-conformances.

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) for equipment and materials
• Logistics cost performance (budget adherence + savings/deflation execution)
• Strong tracking, reporting, and project visibility
• Cash management and delivery execution that supports project financial health
• Claims management effectiveness and timely resolution
• Strong quality compliance and documentation performance
• Safety leadership and zero deviation performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization (projects, regions, commodities)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Logistics Management, supporting large/complex projects.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in project logistics or a related operational role.
• Working knowledge of Project Management, Sourcing, and Procurement processes.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, heavy haul, and out-of-gauge (OOG) transportation.

• Strong focus on timely, cost-effective execution with high attention to detail.
• High integrity with a demonstrated commitment to process compliance and doing things the right way.
• A leader who can inspire and motivate teams-including remote teams-through clarity, structure, and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to set vision and build a scalable logistics organization.
• Proven ability to drive meaningful change, improve performance, and implement strong operating rhythms.
• Strong internal customer orientation with the ability to build relationships that earn early engagement in project planning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong team player and networker who collaborates effectively in a multicultural, matrix environment.