Logistics Coordinator

Job description / Role

Airswift overview

Airswift are a global manpower provider specialising in the energy, infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a major oil & gas operator to source a logistics coordinator. This is a long-term contract role. Please see details below.

Start date: ASAP (typically within 1 month notice)
Location: Qatar onshore
Working schedule: 5 days per week / 10 hours per day

Experience required

Key job accountabilities

• Develop logistics plans including transport, customs, warehousing, site delivery schedules.
• Liaise with marine/freight forwarders, customs agents, and suppliers to coordinate shipments.
• Manage customs clearance, import/export documentation, bond procedures, and local regulatory compliance.
• Support procurement and construction teams by tracking material delivery status and resolving delays.
• Ensure contractor’s timely development and effective implementation of project unloading, transportation and logistics systems, procedures, and detailed schedules. Closely monitor and audit contractor’s relevant implementation plan.
• Ensure contractor has in place an efficient process for the clearance of shipping documentation for customs clearance.
• Coordinate closely with port authorities in Doha and RLC for regulations, procedures and working schedule details. Understand limitations and constraints of port facilities and manpower to assess and provide proactive suggestions to improve the unloading and transportation operation of the contractor.
• Optimize warehousing, inventory, storage, and site lay-down areas.
• Coordinate personnel logistics for staffing mobilization and demobilization.
• Monitor logistics KPIs, control costs, and prepare periodic reports and forecasts.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or engineering.

Knowledge and key skills

• 8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience with oil & gas companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
• Familiarity with international shipping, customs rules, bonded storage, and Middle East procedures.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Capability to work under pressure and communicate effectively across teams and vendors.