Logistics Officer
- Full-time
- Team: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- Job Level: Middle (4 - 6 years)
Company Description
Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.
We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.
Job Description
We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a Logistics Officer to join our top qualified and knowledgeable Supply Chain team in our Jeddah Office and support the Logistics Operations of the group.
Do you have at least three (3) years’ in-country Logistics experience working either in freight forwarding customs and logistics in KSA or/and the region? Do you want to work with international close-knit teams with adventurous mindset and a proud culture? Build on a mission that matters!
What you will need to do:
- Deliver successfully and ensure the timely delivery of the material and equipment packages assigned as per Purchase Order requirements or Project Procurement Plan.
- Provide any support and guidance relevant to Logistic matters to Project Procurement Team.
- Coordinate all external and internal communication related to Freight Forwarders
- Plan, lead, organize and control delivery of material, equipment, parts etc. from vendor’s origin to project sites by deploying most efficient transportation mode (land, sea or air), and by utilizing established frame agreements with Service providers at the balance of safety, costs and time.
- Provide effective interface between Project Management Team or any other Site Team and appointed service provider to ensure all expected logistics deliverables are achieved
- Provide effective shipment visibility and traceability at all time during project execution
- Provide to the service provider in charge of shipment (forwarding agent, carrier, etc.) all instructions and documents required for a successful execution
- Administer and retain transport/shipping and other statutory documentation i.e. custom forms, exemptions, approval etc. to meet audit and legal requirements
- Work to approved logistics procedures and processes in accordance to AGNV policy and other requirement within the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Review logistics performance and activate close-gap or mitigation measures to ensure continuous improvement across the function
- Ensure rules and regulations of Customs and other regulatory bodies are being fully adhered to for all permanent and temporary importation/exportation of materials, equipment and parts for project consumption
- Provide estimate and recommend logistics costs as required by the project
- Ensure feedback and service provider performance evaluations on designated intervals by use of the Supplier performance assessment
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to uphold and secure AGNV Integrated Management System (IMS) and processes and procedures.
What you will need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or relevant field
- Good knowledge of international transport processes and procedures
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Fluency in English
You are someone who:
- Is confident of your abilities and you like to present new problem-solving ideas
- Can work with minimum supervision and you are eager to develop and get exposed to new things every day!
- Can prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Is a true team member
- Enjoys challenge, working with different cultures and travelling!
- Is resourceful and ownership taker
- Pays extreme attention to detail
What’s in it for you:
Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!
Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations. Due to the Saudization policy this role is exclusive to Saudi Nationals only.
cribe the responsibilities and keys to success of the job