Lead Expeditor

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Lead Expeditor in Abu Dhabi to ensure timely flow of materials and optimize supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in logistics management, contributing to high-profile projects that shape the future of energy. Competitive remuneration and a commitment to professional development are included in the package.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of working experience.
• At least 5 years of working experience in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring deliveries and optimizing logistics routes for efficiency.
• Communicating with carriers to address delays.
• Analyzing shipping data to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Coordination

Logistics Optimization

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Lead Expeditors with a proven track record in ensuring the timely flow of materials, goods, or information within a supply chain by coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve delays and optimize workflows for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Monitoring deliveries and optimizing logistics routes for efficiency
• Communicating with carriers and freight forwarders to address delays or disruptions
• Analyzing shipping data to identify trends and enhance operational performance
• Working closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers to ensure timely deliveries
• Overseeing stock levels and ensuring materials arrive as scheduled

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Act as focal point for Expediting
• Perform material and process projects.
• Address materials and process concerns from suppliers, manufacturing, and customers
• Offer material information and data to Engineering
• Update material and specifying process
• Analyze materials on manufacturing, product, supplier, and customer concerns
• Determine the amount of material required and held in stock
• Create inventory levels for each type of item (raw material, work in progress, or finished goods
• Monitor material requirements and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or production schedules
• Develop and implement material planning strategies to meet production schedules
• Conduct regular inventory audits and implement inventory control procedures
• Utilize forecasting techniques to predict material needs based on production plans and sales forecasts
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to incorporate market trends and customer demand into material planning
• Adjust forecasts and plans based on actual production and sales data
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of material planning operations
• Update material specifications and processes to meet evolving needs
• Analyze data related to material usage, inventory levels, and supplier performance to inform decision-making
• Prepare and present regular reports on material planning metrics and key performance indicators
• Ensure all works are performed to the specified procedure per documented work order system

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of working experience
• At least 5 years of working experience in similar role

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Lead Expeditor

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