Inbound Logistics Advisor

Job description

Inbound Logistics Advisor

Hybrid | Sunbury / Remote (must be UK based)
Contract | Inside IR35
38 Hours Per Week
Start ASAP
Contract Until December 2027

Our client is seeking an experienced Inbound Logistics Advisor to support critical operations across West Africa.This is a predominantly remote opportunity, requiring occasional travel to Sunbury, likely 3-4 days per month.
You'll be responsible for managing third-party logistics providers, customs agents, and freight partners while ensuring service delivery, operational continuity, and continuous improvement across the inbound supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and logistics provider performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Coordinate international freight and customs clearance activities.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Resolve service delivery issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support safe and compliant logistics operations.

Essential Experience
5+ years' experience in international logistics and inbound supply chain operations
Strong knowledge of customs processes
Proven supplier and contractor performance management experience
Experience working with logistics KPIs and service improvement initiatives
SAP and logistics systems experience
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to travel when required

What We're Looking For
We're looking for a solution-focused logistics professional who can demonstrate how they've managed supplier performance issues, influenced stakeholders, and delivered measurable operational improvements.
Apply now to join a global energy leader and play a key role in driving supply chain excellence.

People are our business worldwide

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.