Logistics Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities (shall include but not be limited to):

• Meet the satisfaction of the rig needs in terms of logistics (import/export, shipments, movement of material to and from all the hubs to the warehouse).
• Promote and maintain an efficient and effective working relationship and communication with other departments, shore-based materials department, third-party personnel, and Operations representatives ensure service satisfaction.
• Expedite and follow up with Logistics Service Provider(s) for all on hand materials.
• Perform day to day Logistics Coordination and related operational activities.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Shipping Profiles for the handling of material to and from the rigs following the company policies and procedures.
• Contact with the rigs to provide operational support regarding expected shipments and arrival dates and any other logistical needs.
• Handle the repair and return process in terms of logistics, including preparation of documentation, liaison with vendors.
• Ensures internal alignment of common goals and objectives to support internal operations while continually searching for improvement opportunities in the transportation process.
• Timely reporting with the status and spent of all shipments.
• Responsible for export shipping request accuracy including descriptions, value, dangerous goods declaration, controlled goods, harmonized tariff codes, country of origin, etc.
• Close management and coordination of the vendors in freight, brokerage, and freight forwarding.
• Review as needed the existing global freight forwarding contract and contribute to improvement.
• Carry out assigned duties in a safe manner according to Company policies and procedures.
• Review and verify and acknowledge vendor payments related to logistics.
• Coordinate with vendors and Accounts Payable for dispute resolutions.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, operation, logistics or supply chain management, with previous working experience in logistics, freight forwarding and/or shipping.
• Proficient use in IT, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Highly organized with the ability to organize own workload and ability to meet deadlines.
• Efficient and effective administrative, communication and negotiation skills.