Head of Freight Forwarding

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Head of Freight Forwarding

Part A: Job Specification

Job Purpose

* The position shall interact daily with Procurement and Logistics departments personnel of EPC Contractors, and any other relevant third party.

* The position includes a close coordination and interaction with Port Authorities at Ras Laffan Port, Hamad Marine Port, and Road Transport Authorities.

* The position includes a close coordination and interaction with the NFS Onshore Project Head of Planning and Planning/Schedule Specialist(s) in order to keep control on the schedule and key Project and Progress Milestones.

* The position is responsible to initiate, maintain and publish regularly all relevant Key Performnce Indicators necessary to assess the best performance of the operations.

Key Accountabilities

(Duties include but not limited to)

1. Develops and maintains a transportation plan and associated schedule to monitor permanently the delivery of all type of material and equipments (critical, non critical, conventional, bulk, HLO, SHLO).

2. Interfaces and coordinates as often as necessary with port authorities to build and maintain an integrated vessels berthing schedule, incorporating all Projects and Constructions prioities and constraints.

3. Develops and maintains all peformance indicators related to marine traffic and shipments, adapt permanently the Key Performance Indicators to each phase of the project, and issues the associated dashboard.

4. Develops and maintains cordial relationships with transportation organizations and authorities, especially in RLIC, to assure effective handling of shipping, including the aspects of customs, export / import matters and foreign government regulations.

5. Works with the EPC Contractors to identify and implement transportation techniques for the purpose of moving project materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

6. Coordinates daily with the Lead Road Traffic to ensure the timely mobilisation of transport equipment, in order to ease and expedite vessels' offloading.

7. Provides advice and support to EPC Contractors on freight forwarding and logistics strategy and programs for all type of cargo.

8. Maintains permanent watch on Marine logistic trends and global organization in order to monitor and anticipate delays in equipment deliveries.

9. Initiates a database to monitor logistic trends and up to date information regarding freight market (cargo vessel availability, crew availability and vessel berth plus rates).

10. Promotes and uphold safety, health, environmental and worker welfare performance of all logistics execution activities being implemented by the EPC Contractors.

This covers the job title the job reports to, the number of direct reports and total headcount, and key internal and external relationships.

* The position reports to the Logistics Division Manager and will have delegated authority to work with and direct the EPC Contractor, as required, on all works, activities and coordination pertaining to logistics marine operations.

* The position may be acting as deputy of the Logistics Division Manager.

Part B: Candidate Specification - Minimum Requirements

* The person in charge is a former global freight forwarding operator with proven experience in a multi-national company handling major multi-modal operations worldwide.

Qualifications

* Bachelor or Engineer Degree in Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or International Trade, or equivalent diploma plus experience.

Knowledge and/or Experience

* Minimum of ten (10) years in Freight Forwarding operations, maritime imports and exports, transport of conventional and unconventional goods, including dangerous goods.

* Experience with worldwide logistics and freight forwarding organisations.

Equal Opportunities:

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