Supply Chain and Customs Specialist – Localisation Project

Job Information

Date Opened

04/20/2025

Job Type

Full time

Industry

Oil & Gas

Work Experience

5+ Years

City

Muscat

State/Province

Masqat

Country

Sultanate of Oman

Zip/Postal Code

0000

• Manage procurement planning in alignment with OEM-provided Bills of Materials (BOM) and consumables lists.
  
• Lead customs clearance procedures for imported production equipment, components, and materials.
  
• Liaise with customs brokers, free zone authorities, and ministries to ensure all regulatory approvals are obtained.
  
• Ensure proper documentation (invoices, certificates of origin, HS code declarations, etc.) is prepared for import/export processes.
  
• Plan and coordinate transport and delivery schedules with suppliers and logistics providers.
  
• Monitor warehouse availability, stock levels, and reordering in line with production targets.
  
• Coordinate OEM approvals for BOM supplier changes and support local supplier evaluation with internal technical and quality teams.
  
• Track risks such as customs delays, regulatory changes, supplier capacity, or lead time disruptions.
  
• Maintain accurate records of supplier agreements, shipment tracking, customs documentation, and associated cost reports.
  
• Support the development of a local sourcing base in GCC countries in accordance with OEM standards and national industrialisation goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including customs management and international logistics, preferably in industrial or energy-related projects.
  
• Good experience in customs as a must.
  
• Demonstrated experience working in GCC countries with knowledge of Gulf Customs Union regulations, local HS code applications, and free zone procedures
  
• Experience working with licensed manufacturing or OEM-based sourcing frameworks is highly desirable
  
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with GCC Port and Customs systems Bayan and GCC single window systems.
  
• Knowledge of Incoterms, shipping documentation, and international freight practices
  
• Proficiency in ERP and logistics systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  
• Strong coordination and negotiation skills with international vendors and freight forwarders
  
• Detail orientation in documentation, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting
  
• Experience with local supplier development and industrial localisation programs is a plus