Senior Logistics Project Specialist

Project Logistics Specialist

Zenith Energy is seeking a Project Logistics Specialist to support one of our key clients in the delivery of a major capital project. This is a dynamic and hands-on role where you will take ownership of the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of project logistics activities across multiple work fronts.

This contract role will suit a seasoned logistics professional with experience working in high-performance project environments, ideally in the oil and gas sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive logistics strategy that aligns with the overall project schedule and objectives.
  

• Build detailed logistics budgets covering transport, warehousing, people movement, and material supply.
  

Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary logistics contact for the project—liaising with internal project teams, Client SMEs, external vendors, and service providers to ensure seamless execution.
  

• Integrate logistics timelines with the broader project plan.
  

Resource & Risk Management

• Plan for procurement, allocation, and coordination of critical logistics resources (materials, equipment, people).
  

• Identify potential logistical risks and develop robust mitigation and contingency strategies.
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all logistics operations are compliant with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
  

• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for reporting and review.
  

Performance & Improvement

• Monitor logistics performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement across operations, systems, and processes.
  

• Leverage technology and tools to enhance efficiency and visibility of logistics activities.
  

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to logistics SMEs involved in the planning and execution phase.
  

• Foster a high-performance culture across the logistics team.
  

About You:

We’re looking for an experienced professional who brings:

• A strong track record in project logistics across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
  

• Deep understanding of supply chain, transport (including marine and remote), warehousing, and people logistics.
  

• Exceptional coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  

• Strong planning, budgeting, and risk management capability.
  

• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and interface with client-side SMEs.
  

• Experience with logistics systems, reporting tools, and compliance frameworks.
  

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
  

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