Logistics Supervisor

Job summary:

The logistics supervisor will manage freight forwarding, transportation, aviation. He/she will develop all operation policies & procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above Logistic and Supply Chain Management, Freight forwarding or the related
• At least 5-year experience in Oil & Gas Industry

• Extensive knowledge of logistics, freight forwarding, and foreign trade process.
• Knowledge of declaration, import and export transportation.
• Extensive knowledge of warehouse operation.

• Experience in oil E&P.

• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent analyzing and problem-solving ability.
• Good command of both written and spoken English.
• Excellent team player.
• Highly motivated and achievement orientated.
• Prefer overseas and offshore oil field working experience.

Key Roles and responsibilities

• Establish an international logistics network for the company, ensure cargo moves smoothly and efficiently.
• Make the import and export materials transportation plan, supervision the implementation of the plan.
• Responsible for the declaration, inspection, and examination of materials, acceptance of delivery.
• Developing a freight forwarding manual that will be used as a working manual both internally & externally.
• Developing technical workgroups between JVs and the competent Authorities to solve logistics issues.
• Setting up control measures to ensure Company Policies and exemptions are not abused by contractors
• Liaising with customs personnel to ensure shipping companies and freight forwarders process shipments through Customs expeditiously.
• Carry out periodic route surveys across the East African Route Corridors.
• Preparation of a detailed expediting plan for both imports & exports and share it with logistic contractors
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with Suppliers, vendors, and shipping contacts throughout the procurement processing
• Ensure strict implementation of QHSE SOPs in transportation and handling of project materials.
• Processing permits and Licenses for specialized cargo like OOG & Dangerous goods
• Manage and monitor best forwarding process of goods through air/sea or road
• Responsible for cargo transportation and material handling, managing marine operation.
• Responsible for aviation service of personal movement between Kampala and site.
• Response for formulation and revision of procedures/policies governing logistics functions
• Assist logistics manager on the annual work plan and budgeting process and implementation of plans
• Provide guidance, coach & supervision to his juniors.
• Other duties assigned by superior.