Logistics Manager - Construction Site

About the role

A permanent Logistics Manager position is available in Opfikon, Switzerland, focused on managing project logistics for construction sites. The role covers everything from supplier and vendor coordination to site deliveries, traffic management, material storage and subcontractor oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage project logistics from supplier to transport and off-loading on site, tracking deliveries against schedule using the Procurement Schedule Report.
• Coordinate site logistics and traffic management routes, and hold weekly stakeholder meetings to review access and egress on campus.
• Work with designers to ensure roads are built to top specification and manage site safety together with the project team, including site set-up and the safe operation of site vehicles.
• Organise and monitor the storage of materials and their distribution across the site, and liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors for plant, equipment and materials.
• Maintain an up-to-date plant log (hire/purchase and off-hire dates, repairs) and manage site deliveries through a ticketing system, so no haulier has access without prior notice.
• Manage site set-up budgets with the QS (accommodation, plant hire, storage, security and compound staff) and supervise, coach and train site staff.
• Manage sub-contractors' traffic management plans and the costs of plant and equipment, including off-hiring equipment when not in use.
• Create clear project objectives, build project requirements and manage the triple constraint of cost, time and quality.

Required profile

• Progressive experience with a proven track record of delivering cost-effective, quality goods and equipment on time.
• Previous experience in construction operations.
• Degree or tertiary qualification in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of international procurement, logistics and industry practices, laws and regulations.
• Travel will be required for the position.

Required skills

• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• SAP software system experience.
• Project planning and implementation, creative problem solving.