Logistic Manager

Responsibilities

The construction logistics manager is responsible for all aspects of the logistics supply chain, stores management, development and optimisation of site logistics solutions to meet the needs of the project. The logistics manager will be required to manage the movement of people, goods and equipment at the construction site and control site facilities management.

Key interfaces that the logistics manager must ensure early engagement with are: the project planner; the commercial managers procuring the works and the senior construction manager on the site. The construction logistics manager should ensure that the construction team is fully aware of logistics activities in support of the build program.

The construction logistic manager’s role can be described under the following: 

Planning/programming

• Plan site set-up to move labour, plant, and materials around site efficiently (eg hoarding, gates, site accommodation, cranes, hoists, security, temporary services, material delivery and waste management strategy, catering).
• Plan internal and external logistics routes through the project phases focusing on separation of vehicles, machinery and people. Lay down areas and offloading points.
• Pre-plan the usage of key assets such as hoists to ensure planned assets meet the needs of the program.

Mobilisation

• Create a secure site
• Responsible for all traffic management internally and externally and road network cleanliness.
• Manage installation of site facilities: ie. site office, stores, material storage area and site amenities for workers
• Assist Construction Manager in preparing site operational procedures and method statements
• Involve in site meetings and to ensure site logistics issues or constraints are updated & discussed with project team for solutions

Supply chain management

• Describe the characteristics of the site, including site access /egress, storage capacity and arrangement by programme, labour, hoists, cranes etc
• To produce daily, weekly and long term movements plans
• Understand procurement arrangements
• Control materials in and out of site.
• Plan and integrate with key contractors to meet the needs of the planned programme and de-confliction of on site space and time where appropriate.
• Be capable of managing sub-contractors to deliver their package of goods or services
• Variation control and early communication of foreseeable change
• Commercial/contract basic understanding

Safety

• Responsible for ensuring that material movement to and from the workface does not cause damage to the works, the workforce or the public.
• Produce method statements for loading/unloading materials, risk assessments on lifting plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable road users from traffic and transport created by the site.
• Create, maintain and update the Site Emergency Plan (including the Site Fire Plan) reporting to the appointed site fire officer.

Delivery management

• Provide logistics instruction to all project suppliers.
• Manage all movements to and from site and keeping associated records.
• Enforce the full use of the organisation’s delivery management system.
• Plan to and maximise load capacity on all vehicles arriving at site were possible, ensure suppliers use appropriate vehicles for delivery.
• Ensure that drivers and vehicles meet the required standards before being accepted to site.

Vehicles, plant, equipment and vertical transport

• Specifying and managing plant and equipment.
• Maintain an asset register of all equipment.
• Ensure vehicles and plant are operated safely by trained personnel and in a legally compliant manner
• Ensure all equipment is inspected, maintained and tested to agreed frequencies
• Have a knowledge of hoists and cranes, and create and agree booking system to manage their capacity.

Desirable skills and competencies

• A track record of delivery within a construction management or logistics function (over the past 3 years)
• Personal commitment to promoting a sustainable approach to logistic procurement and supply chain development.
• Excellent communication skills that build empathy and support, engage with individuals at all levels, influence, promote.
• Intellectual capacity to deal with complex logistics issues, and to implement logistics and supply chain vision, strategy and priorities. A driver of performance improvement.
• IT skills (eg Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
• Manage suppliers: scaffolding, temporary electrics, plumbing, welfare and office accommodation.
• An inspirational manager that can get the best out of individuals and teams. Can build consensus, work in a matrix structure and deliver performance and outcomes.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Several years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or construction, with experience in managing logistics on construction sites.
• In-depth knowledge of logistics and supply chain principles, practices, and construction industry requirements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with suppliers, carriers, construction teams, and Clients.
• Experience in Engineering Construction Industry/Sector is an advantage.
• Proficiency in logistics and inventory management process.
• Base at Site (Cyberjaya)
• Willing to be relocated in line with project requirements
• Urgent hiring. 

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (travel, handphone)