Logistics Manager - Kenya

Our client, a global oil and gas operator, is actively seeking a Logistics Manager to work on a long term contract basis in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities Include;
* To provide expert logistics management for all aspects of logistic requirements for planned and ongoing operations
* Provide scope of requirements for C&P to develop and award logistics contracts, and then becomes the contract owner.
* Analyse the 'required on site' dates for materials and equipment and advise the most economic method of shipment based on the actual 'available for shipment' dates of such items from the suppliers.
* Provide advice on the most applicable method of shipping materials and equipment, taking the local infrastructure into account. e.g. roads, bridges, railway, freight wagon size and capacity, crane availability etc.
* Provide advice and ensure that all Customs & permit requirements are understood and adhered to for both the country of export & the country of import.
* Review and update of current logistics policies and procedures to ensure that legislation is being adhered to, and that the client benefit from the use of industry best practices.
* Ensure Local Content requirements are met for Logistics services
* Ensure Logistics providers meet the client's EHS standards, including compliance to vehicle inspection standards
* Single point of contact to all internal users for tracking cargo movements.
* Act as liaison between the rig owner's logistics personnel and the clinet's internal users with regard to keeping the users up to date with the progress of rig movements.
* Control the delivery of project equipment through consolidation at a central marshalling area before final shipment.
* Provide support to the sourcing and operation of personnel transportation
* Provide support to the Materials Management Team as required

The ideal candidate will have;
* A minimum 10 years proven experience
* International exposure within an Oil and Gas operating environment.
* Projects and Operations logistics experience with an Operator.
* Experience of exploration/appraisal/development drilling operations.
* Experience working in Africa on the above is preferred
* Proven Logistics experience is paramount; with the following academic qualifications being advantageous: Diploma in Transport Management &/or Diploma in a business or management related subject
* Exposure and awareness of Materials Management practices is desirable

Reference No: HQ00017893

About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

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