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.