United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution

United Infrastructure Transmission and Distribution are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with significant projects and a secured workstream for years to come. We are recruiting for a Senior Materials & Logistics Specialist to support the project operational demand across the UK at multiple sites.

About the Role

In this role you will undertake the effective receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials to support the business. You will liaise with Supply Chain, user groups, third parties, client and Supply Base & Marine contractors to ensure that all materials and equipment are received, marshalled and shipped in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, manage and maintain the warehousing /materials control operation at the designated warehouse/work site/client facility.
• Coordinate the efficient operation of and continuously monitor the efficiency and performance of the warehouse operations, including the utilisation of labour.
• Allocation, control, issue and marshalling of materials between different work locations and supplier in accordance with project requirements and schedule/vessel sailings.
• Coach and monitor staff in operating processes/procedures and safe working practices including but not limited to new staff inductions and daily toolbox talks.
• Production of shipping documents for all materials movements.
• Timely updating of procurement system with goods receipts / manifests / shipping documentation.
• Warehouse materials handling e.g. OS&D checks, bagging and tagging, preparation for shipping and marshalling/loading of shipments.
• Identification of materials shortages and surplus.
• Control of Inventory in accordance with required inventory regime e.g. ensuring accuracy thereof by monitoring of warehouse activity, cycle counts and stock checks.
• Requisitioning and control of small plant and equipment/tooling/consumables.
• Production of Materials Status reporting to project and client.
• Coordinating material supply to and performance/delivery of fabrication items.
• Ensuring maintenance and preservation of materials is undertaken for stored equipment.
• Attending Project Progress Meetings / Purchase Order Pre-Production Meetings.
• Liaison with all Project personnel, client representatives, and suppliers where appropriate to resolve materials supply issues.
• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
• Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead and delivery times, notifying any delays to supply chain management.
• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UIG Supply Chain Code of Conduct, ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and applicable processes and procedures are complied with and all documents are filed accurately and fully auditable.
• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
• Ensures all requests from the project construction manager, are prepared an delivered to the project site.
• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety commitment.
• Understands and lives UI's vision, values and behaviours.
• Understands and works to the UI Financial Management Framework.
• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UI Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
• All other tasks as reasonably requested by line management.