Logistics Assistant – Planning & Integration

Job description / Role

Responsibilities

· Assisting with robust logistics solutions and providing recommendations for periodic reporting to our client whilst under supervision of the Logistics Consultant
· Assisting with implementing the methodology to improve our client's logistics overview
· Assisting with timely reporting of logistics data or analysis to our internal or external stakeholders in order to achieve key milestones
· Taking part in the development of our logistics methodology and reporting mechanisms in accordance with areas of responsibility (Planning & Integration)
· Able to understanding or have a wider appreciation of principles and the concepts of the logistics relating to planning and integration
· Assist with facilitation of meetings with internal or external stakeholder
· Reporting directly to Logistics Consultant
· Any other duties as delegated by Logistics Consultant

The Individual

· A self starter who needs minimal supervision to fulfil their primary role & responsibilities
· An enthusiastic team player
· Extremely personable & who can be sensitive to other cultural needs and their requirements
· Highly driven & self-motivated
· Ability to be discrete if handling sensitive documentation or material
· Utmost levels of honesty & integrity
· Willingness to remain flexible and adapt according to change

Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications
· Role related degree or higher (logistics, construction or engineering)
· Essential Criteria
· 3-5 yrs experience on large scale infrastructure and/or transportation projects, knowledge of logistics controls and processes
· Collection and analysis of logistics data
· Experience in demand / supply and supply chain management processes

Desirable Criteria
· Ability to demonstrate working knowledge within a logistics domain on large and/or complex multi-discipline projects
· Understanding of strategic logistics & transportation planning
· Review & development of strategic logistics solutions
· Implementation of operational procedures & control processes

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).