Head of Expediting and Logistics
2001-30000
Other
Al SheehaniyaLocation
Al Sheehaniya11 days ago
Posted date11 days ago
ProductionJob category
ProductionWhat are you going to do
Essential skills and knowledge
- Design and execute a high impact expediting and logistics strategy aligned with corporate objectives to ensure a risk-resilient supply chain for high-complexity LNG production and
offshore operations. - Lead international supplier performance governance, overseeing KPI adherence, contract compliance, and contingency planning for key vendors in North America, Europe, Asia, and the
Middle East. - Develop and manage a corporate-wide Supply Chain Control Tower for real-time global visibility Into freight movements, vendor performance, risk exposure, and compliance monitoring.
- Steward high-stakes negotiations with port authorities, customs regulators, and government bodies to ensure seamless cross-border logistics while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Establish and enforce vendor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for time-critical deliveries, integrating AI-based contract compliance and penalty enforcement mechanisms for delays.
- Oversee the logistics of ultra-heavy and specialized cargo movements, requiring custom chartering, route surveys, and regulatory approvals for high-value, oversized LNG equipment.
- Spearhead a fully digital expediting framework, automating routine expediting functions, Integrating machine learning for intelligent prioritization, and leveraging robotic process
automation (RPA) to optimize workflows. - Manage organization-wide cost-saving initiatives, negotiating preferential logistics rates Through volume-based contracts, long-term strategic freight alliances, and supplier
collaboration programs. - Lead a high-performance logistics and expediting workforce, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and leadership development within the department.
- Establish and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable local and international laws, regulations, customs requirements, and authority guidelines to ensure full compliance and
seamless operation. - Lead sustainability initiatives within the logistics function, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, optimizing fuel efficiency, and implementing green logistics practices.
- Develop and implement advanced risk management frameworks to proactively identify and Mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commercial discipline or equivalent.
- 10 years’ direct experience of the oil and gas industry with purchasing / procurement experience including 3 years’ supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of government relations and industry is the best practice.
- Expediting and Logistics professional with Leadership skills.
- Extensive experience in Expediting and Logistics has the main role.
- Experience in managing large numbers of shipments, administering Freight Forwarders
contracts. - Extensive knowledge of customs related laws and regulations
- Apply a Controls Mindset.
- Change Management.
- System Utilization.
- Business Improvements.
- Service Excellence.
- Buying.
- Customs / Expediting.
- Supply Chain Process.
- Tendering Strategy Development.
- Contract Management.
- Supplier Relations.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
JOB SUMMARY
Head of Expediting and Logistics