Senior Logistics Advisor

The Logistics Advisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing logistics operations to support regional supply chain activities. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of logistics services aligned with operational priorities, company standards, and stakeholder requirements. The Logistics Advisor serves as a key interface between operations, maintenance, procurement, and external partners, driving continuous improvement and best practices across logistics functions.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Planning & Coordination

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve logistics strategies to support regional supply chain and operational activities.

• Ensure logistics and support services are effectively planned, resourced, and compliant with company standards.

• Monitor logistics performance and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.

• Serve as the primary logistics focal point for major activities such as drilling, maintenance operations, decommissioning, and contingency events.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations & Maintenance, Procurement, and contractors) to integrate logistics planning into broader business plans.

• Prepare and deliver routine and ad hoc reports, including KPIs, metrics, and performance insights.

• Support day-to-day logistics execution as needed.

• Ensure logistics work management processes align with company standards and best practices, documenting and addressing any deviations.

• Partner with Procurement to develop contracting strategies, negotiate agreements, and identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.

Execution & Operations Support

• Guide and support logistics activities to meet production, project, and operational priorities while achieving safety, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

• Coordinate logistics support for specific projects and contingency operations.

• Participate in planning sessions, stakeholder meetings, contractor reviews, and operational discussions.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and third-party service providers.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable company standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain close coordination with stakeholders to address logistics needs, issues, and improvement opportunities.

• Work alongside Procurement to ensure sound commercial management and compliance in logistics-related contracts.

Best Practices & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and implement supply chain best practices across businesses.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by integrating logistics with functions such as Operations, Wells and Procurement.

• Identify performance gaps and lead initiatives to enhance service delivery and efficiency.

Cost Control & Budget Management

• Apply benchmarking and market analysis to ensure cost-effective logistics solutions.

• Develop and manage logistics budgets, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety and service levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Several years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations within a complex or industrial environment.

• Strong understanding of logistics, planning, execution, and performance management.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic planning and analytical thinking

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management

• Knowledge of logistics systems, KPIs, and reporting

• Commercial awareness and cost management

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence