Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Manager Department: Operations Reporting to: Proposal Manager Job Purpose and Objectives Support the equipment manager in developing approximate equipment load listing for potential projects, during the RFP process Essential Duties and Responsibilities The logistics coordinator shall render the following services to Bothar in a timely manner with care, skill, and diligence:

• Research the procurement of logistical services including air carriers, couriers, customs brokers, expediting, and trucking
• Develop pre-project load plan for required equipment to mobilize (loads, weights, and dims) from Bothar yard to site
• Confirm insurance and TDG documentation requirements
• Work with operations to maximize efficiencies in transporting equipment (max weights / fewest loads) and develop trucking plan
• Research logistical contingency plans for rush shipments (i.e.. closest airports, air carriers, truckers, hot shots) and implement solutions when last minute requests are received
• Research trucking routes to and from project site and work with local authorities, considering high way limits, road bans, permits, and pilot cars
• Coordinate equipment shipping from yard to site, site to site, and site to yard, and develop a schedule and timeline for the loads, advising all involved
• Coordinate shipping / tracking Bothar equipment, from vendors to and from site considering carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and timelines
• Develop systems for manifesting, tracking and recording shipment history, along with their costs and travel times
• Develop necessary transportation plans and documentation during projects, for personnel and equipment
• Use inventory management systems to support inventory transfers between sites, and review functionality of new systems
• Create shipping manifests, confirming equipment values for insurance purposes
• Tracking equipment inventory including weights, dimensions and special handling
• Source and pre-qualify oilfield and long-haul truckers / expediters / hot shot services / onsite drop off depot / couriers
• Develop and maintain an honest, professional and friendly rapport with transportation providers, brokers, and forwarders
• Oversee the loading and unloading of trucks and airplanes at all locations or in the field at vendor facilities, as required
• Approve transportation invoices, attach all necessary documents, and forward to accounts payable and project cost tracking
• Interface with landlord regarding yard facility (security, maintenance, fire protection, sewer and water, snow removal)
• Represent the equipment manager at the yard, assist with the facility orientations, and maintenance of hand books, and procedures
• Make recommendations at the warehouse regarding crating, packaging, and handling procedures, to maximize truck deck capacity and payload limits
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations regarding shipping and transport of goods and equipment
• Secure all permits, fees and licenses necessary for the scope of logistics services

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge Represent the equipment manager at the yard, assist with the facility orientations, and maintenance of handbooks, and procedures Key Competencies The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance. Applied Learning Able to learn and properly apply new job-related information in a timely manner. Has the ability to absorb and comprehend job-related information from formal training and other formal and informal learning experiences. Planning and Organizing Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resources requirements; determines necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals. Work Standards Sets high standards and well-defined, realistic goals for one's self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervisor; is motivated to achieve. Communication Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills. Customer / Client Focus Makes customers/clients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including direct reports); gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations Key Success Factors Quality Orientation Sets high standards and works towards excellence. Stress Tolerance Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Initiative Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Physical Demand Ability to stand / walk for long periods, physically able to lift 50lbs or more Qualifications Class 5 driver's license