Senior Logistics Expert

Job description / Role

- Provide input in the development and implementation of processes and procedures for managing project logistics requirements, customer service levels, and internal operating procedures.
- Liaison with customs department and other local government agencies to ensure timely availability of required permits.
- Review and approve procurement/logistic plan of EPC Contractor and assist in expediting the delivery of the major equipment.
- Implement material stock control (batch recognition/label, stocking and FIFO) and integrating with the existing refinery products.
- Review of Purchase orders regarding mode of shipment, insurance, chemical permit requirement and control and approve Contractor Interim Payment Applications.
- Ensure delivery on-time, in scope and within budget.
- Timely follow-ups and implementation of course corrective measures.
- Develop and train Omani nationals assigned to the project.

Requirements

- University degree / diploma or extensive experience in refinery/petrochemical operations.
- Professional qualification in Logistics and Supply chain Management is advantageous.
- 7 years relevant experience on a Mega Projects within Oil & Gas and Petrochemical/Refinery
- Well versed in local customs regulations, import/export documentation
- Functional knowledge of System Application Program ERP/SAP.

Technical and Business:
- Experience with FEED and EPC phases of the project
- Timeliness, accuracy and adequacy of logistics and administration activities
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and manage complex stakeholder input
- Effective execution of company policies and procedures relating logistics management
- Demonstrate ability to communicate at all organizational levels (internal and external to the project team)
- Proven ability to meet highest HSE standards

Leadership and Interpersonal:
- Proven ability to align, motivate and develop people across multiple disciplines and levels
- Effective and timely management of logistics change control requests to assure compliance with contractual provisions
- Demonstrated ability work in multi cultural, high pressure team environment
- Demonstrated non-authoritative ability to influence peers
- Capable to work with multiple systems relevant to plan and execute work
- Proven effectiveness in analysis execution and delivering results

About the Company

Orpic is one of Oman’s largest and most rapidly growing businesses in the Middle East oil industry. Orpic’s refineries in Suhar and Muscat, as well as the aromatics and polypropylene production plants in Suhar, provide fuel, chemicals, plastics and other petroleum products, to Oman and the world.

Owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and Oman Oil Company SAOC, Orpic’s impressive integration of refinery and plant operations coupled with its ambitious growth plans, has cemented its position as one of the industry’s most forward-thinking companies. The company currently recruits around 2,600 employees who work towards the common goal of an integrated Omani refining and petrochemicals business expected to increase to 3,000 by 2020.

Orpic is committed to operating safely and reliably, while paying due care to the environment and the communities within which it operates. The company strongly believes in serving Oman with pride.