Location: Project Site

Reports To: Project Director / Construction Manager

Department: Construction / Project Management

Contract Type: Full-Time, Project-Based

Role Purpose:

To establish, implement, and manage all logistics processes, systems, and strategies to ensure the efficient, safe, and timely movement, storage, and control of materials, equipment, and plant for the execution of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Packages 3A and 3B.

The Logistics Manager will lead the development of a project logistics plan, coordinate with planning, procurement, construction, subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure compliance with international logistics practices, customs regulations, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Setup

• Develop the Project Logistics Management Plan (PLMP) in line with the overall construction and procurement strategy.
• Design site logistics layouts, laydown areas, internal transport flows, and interface zones.
• Define procedures for materials receipt, storage, tracking, and issuance.
• Establish clear protocols for road, rail, and port movements, including handling of oversized and critical path components.

2. Materials & Equipment Handling

• Coordinate international and domestic shipping of materials and equipment, including customs clearance and importation permits (BOC, PEZA if applicable).
• Establish and manage warehousing, inventory control systems, and laydown yard operations.
• Manage plant and equipment logistics including tracking of heavy machinery and TBM/tunnel temporary trackwork components.

3. Onsite Logistics Execution

• Control internal site logistics: haul roads, cranes/lifting, temporary works access, and internal distribution.
• Coordinate with civil works, trackworks, and systems contractors for sequencing and interface requirements.
• Manage traffic management plans, particularly for congested urban sections and narrow corridors.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with local authorities (LGUs, DPWH, PNP, DOTr), traffic enforcers, and railway stakeholders (PNR, ADB, DOTr-PMO).
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure logistics requirements are understood and met.
• Coordinate closely with HSE, quality, and security teams to ensure safe and compliant logistics operations.

5. Reporting & Risk Management

• Maintain logistics KPIs: delivery lead times, handling incidents, customs delays, etc.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly logistics reports to Project Management.
• Identify and mitigate logistics risks to critical path activities, including port congestion, road closures, and seasonal impacts.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in construction logistics, including at least 5 years in major infrastructure/railway projects.
• Proven experience establishing logistics systems on large-scale civil works or transport infrastructure projects.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Philippine customs and importation processes for construction projects.
• Experience with ADB-funded or internationally financed projects.
• Proficient in logistics planning software, ERP (SAP, Oracle), and transport management systems.
• Knowledge of HSSE requirements in logistics operations.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic and tactical logistics planning.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Adaptability to dynamic construction environments and changing site conditions.

KPIs / Success Metrics:

• Zero critical material delivery delays.
• Zero lost-time incidents in logistics operations.
• Efficient use of laydown and staging areas.
• Compliance with customs and permitting requirements.
• Positive coordination with local authorities and subcontractors.

Please refer to job description.