Logistics Specialist

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Wood is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our project team supporting Ma'aden's strategic gold mine and processing facility in Saudi Arabia. This is a long-term site-based role, with an initial assignment in our Riyadh office prior to mobilization. 

The successful candidate will support all logistics and procurement coordination activities to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant movement of equipment and materials to the site.

•   Support the review and execution of EPCM Contractor's logistics plans in alignment with procurement and project schedules.
•  Coordinate the movement of materials, equipment, and supplies between vendors, ports, and project sites.
• Monitor shipping documentation, import/export compliance, and customs clearance processes to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with procurement, engineering, and construction teams to ensure logistics activities are integrated into project deliverables.
•  Track and manage long-lead items and equipment, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.
•  Support vendor inspection, expediting, and factory acceptance testing (FAT) logistics arrangements.
•  Maintain accurate records of shipments, delivery milestones, and logistics reports for management review.
•  Proactively identify and resolve logistics-related issues, delays, or non-conformances.
•   Ensure adherence to all company and client safety, quality, and compliance standards in all logistics operations.

What we can offer 

• Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam
• Professional Memberships - One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• Long Service Award - Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' service of our employees at 5 year service milestones.
• Career Development Champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.
   

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management within large-scale industrial, mining, or oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience coordinating logistics for EPC/EPCM projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of customs clearance procedures, international shipping, and vendor management.
• Experience with materials tracking systems and project logistics documentation. 
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to interface across multidisciplinary teams.  
• Previous experience working on Ma'aden or similar mining projects is an advantage.