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Tullow Oil Expediter Job in Kenya

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. The Group has interests in over 100 exploration and production licences across 25 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on.

Tullow Oil is seeking talented, motivated, skilled individual to fill the following position:

Reporting to the Freight Forwarding Lead
 
Assist the Logistics team by establishing and maintaining a tracking registers for all shipments of materials and goods required to support Tullow Kenya BV (TKBV) operations in Kenya post Contract award.   Advise Contracts and Procurement team on appropriate contractual obligations for timely delivery.Liaise with Suppliers, Inspection Agencies and Freight Forwarders internationally to ensure smooth shipment of all Tullow related cargo.Liaise with Contracts and Procurement Department to gather information on all Contracts which have goods being provided as part of the scope of work.Advises C&P team where Contractual obligations for effiecient delivery and ensure appropriate action is taken.Keep track of all foreign Purchase Orders and Contracts and, follow up, and expedite their delivery lead times to ensure that materials are readily available for shipment to meet project requirements.Liaise with Suppliers, Inspection Agencies and Freight Forwarders internationally to ensure smooth shipment of all Tullow related cargo.Develops and maintains a register of all Tullow shipments to ensure accurate reporting on weights, volumes etc.Minimum 5-10  years proven experience in an expediting, logistics support/freight forwarding operationComprehensive SCM experience with all disciplines would be an advantageWorking knowledge of tracking and tracing systems required.Academic qualifications being advantageous: Preferably Degree or Diploma level in a business or management related subject or mechanical engineering, CIPS preferred. Strong Logistics background, with a keen understanding of multi modal transportation. Experience of project procurement, mining, construction or Oil and Gas.Understanding of Freight forwarding and customs procedures, logistics and supply chain management.High level of capability with software programmes such as Word and ExcelKnowledge of  Compute Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as SAP or Maximo would be an advantageWorks independently with minimal supervision.Holds the highest standards of integrity and honestyEstablishes priorities and works independently at all levels with minimal direction.Demonstrates a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the EnvironmentSend your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees. All enquiries to be sent to:

Adept Systems

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke Closing date: Friday 6th June 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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