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Senior Shipping Assistant

  • Location:

    Doha

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Omid Miri

  • Job ref:

    4609

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-01

mselect is looking to hire a Senior Shipping Assistant for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years total experience in Shipping & Logistics. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide various support and coordination activities in support of shipping and supply chain teams
  • Assist in handling logistics services procurement; to ensure prompt execution of services required for all logistics/shipping-related activities
  • Assist in contract management (vessel owners, agents, surveyors), including vendor management, monitoring payments, and conducting follow-up overdue invoices with vendors
  • Manage system entries and interface in sap for all shipments and logistics-related entries including periodic reporting
  • Process and file cargo documentation; to ensure early dispatch of loading instructions (trucks/containers/vessels), and shipping documents enabling prompt cargo clearance and timely delivery of goods
  • Delivered sales vessel coordination and time-charter management including letter of indemnity “LOI”, voyage estimates, scheduling, and reconciliation; to fulfil delivery and contractual commitments
  • Assist in claims investigation and handling including demurrage and detention calculation
  • Handle day-to-day troubleshooting communication with vendors, overseas offices (LME), sales and other third-party service providers for early resolution
  • Manage space and capacity with vendors to ensure allocated vessel utilization in coordination with direct supervisors, sales, and product planners
  • Actively engage with vendors to adhere to all contractual HSSE requirements of the company, report incidents, and assist in implementing corrective actions

Requirements
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, marketing, engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years total experience in shipping & logistics
  • The position can be filled after the client’s induction, in lieu of experience
  • Customer service focus
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of sap or relevant software
  • High computer literacy skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in English
  • Team working skills
  • Knowledge of principles, policies, procedures, and internal processes pertaining to corporate and business planning services
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas industry


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.