Offshore Wind Marshalling & Logistics Lead

Duration/Location

• Starting date: Earliest possible

• Duration: 12 months

• Renewable: YES

• Location: Paris France with business trips to Germany

• Status: residential

Activities

The service provider will be responsible to participate in the development of the marshalling yard and logistics activities:

• Define logistics scope interfaces and aggregate project requirements.
• Participate in establishing and following up on the overall logistics strategy and preliminary studies.
• Implement and follow up on the Logistics Execution Strategy, including surveys, audits, tenders, negotiations, contracts, and marine activities planning.
• Define specifications and participate in the selection of marshalling ports/yards.
• Engage in technical and commercial exchanges, visits, and meetings with port stakeholders.
• Participate in the CFT process for port lease contracts.
• Prepare and ensure readiness of marshalling ports as per project requirements.
• Ensure readiness of logistics and associated services before mobilization.
• Oversee proper demobilization of marshalling yards upon completion of activities.
• Participate in contractors' qualifications and the tendering process for logistics contracts.
• Manage technical specifications, RFQ/CFT documents, clarifications, negotiations, and contract issuance.
• Participate in logistics and installation sequence simulations.
• Issue and review logistics execution plans, vessel management plans, and transporters' plans.
• Optimize yard layouts, stowage plans, and storage solutions.
• Develop and manage logistics and marine coordination procedures and plans.
• Optimize vessel movements and utilization of port services.
• Coordinate marshalling activities, including receiving, storing, and dispatching components.
• Review and approve lifting and handling procedures.
• Oversee handling and lifting operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce HSE policies and procedures and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including contractors, port authorities, and local authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of materials and components.
• Control shipping documentation, administrative records, and customs-related documents.
• Ensure proper reporting of logistics activities and HSE KPIs
• Service provider shall demonstrate an exemplary behavior with regard to HSSE rules & requirements, with regards to the Ethics and Company “Code of Conduct” policy and for implementing and controlling these rules and requirements within the said area of responsibility.
• Lead and mentor logistics personnel, ensuring adherence to safety and operational protocols.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or marine Logistics experience or corresponding professional experience (ideally 10+ years).
• Advanced expertise in marshalling activities.
• Previous experience in logistics process including: market competitive analysis, international tenders for port associated services, standards, regulations and procedures.
• Experience in goods and freight logistics (OFW or Oil & Energy business).
• Experience with logistics software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Power point specifically).
• Personal and business organizational skills,
• Strong team spirit with ability to work closely with various stakeholders, including international teams, vendors, subcontractors, authorities, etc.
• Ability to work closely with various stakeholders including but not limited to diverse international teams, contractors & subcontractors, affiliates, HQ, etc.,
• Organizational skills, effective communicator, both written and verbal (English mandatory and German recommended), enjoying and being effective at developing contractors' relationships at the appropriate level,
• Experience in issuance of technical and execution plans and procedures related to Marshalling,
• Ability to take ownership of projects and tasks, work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Preferred service experience:
  • Certification or qualification in lifting operations.
  • Previous experience with Company' HSE standards and practices.
  • Familiarity with Offshore Wind Projects logistics and Marine activities.