ODC Specialist
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Wood is hiring an ODC Specialist to plan, coordinate, and monitor all logistics activities for EPCM project materials, equipment, and shipments in Abu Dhabi. The role requires ensuring timely delivery, compliance with ADNOC standards, and adherence to international logistics regulations.
The candidate will collaborate with procurement, expediting, and construction teams, manage freight forwarders and customs brokers, and maintain audit trails while optimizing costs and schedules in a dynamic
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years of logistics experience in Oil & Gas / EPC / EPCM projects.
- Strong knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, and customs procedures.
- Familiarity with EPCM project workflows and material management systems.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and freight forwarding.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office.
- Experience in large-scale gas processing or offshore/onshore projects.
- Knowledge of UAE customs and port operation.
- Certification in Supply Chain/Logistics (e.g., CILT, APICS) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement logistics plans aligned with EPCM project schedules
- Coordinate transportation of materials from vendors to site (local & international)
- Liaise with procurement, expediting, and construction teams to ensure timely delivery
- Arrange freight (air, sea, land) and optimize cost-effective shipping solutions
- Manage freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers
- Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery to project sites
- Prepare and review shipping documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with UAE customs regulations and project requirements
- Handle import/export permits and clearance processes
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers
- Act as a focal point between project teams and logistics service providers
- Resolve shipment delays, damages, or discrepancies
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material storage at site/warehouse
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of materials
- Support site team with material issuance and tracking
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with ADNOC standards and HSE policies
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
- Follow international shipping and safety regulations
- Maintain logistics reports, shipment status updates, and KPI tracking
- Provide regular updates to project management
- Identify risks and propose mitigation plans
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Job description
The ODC Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistics activities related to project materials, equipment, and shipments for the EPCM project. The role ensures timely delivery, compliance with project specifications, and adherence toADNOCstandards and international logistics regulations.
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.
- 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 renumeration 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’ services 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
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
- Develop and implement logistics plans aligned with EPCM project schedules
- Coordinate transportation of materials from vendors to site (local & international)
- Liaise with procurement, expediting, and construction teams to ensure timely delivery
- Arrange freight (air, sea, land) and optimize cost-effective shipping solutions
- Manage freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers
- Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery to project sites
- Prepare and review shipping documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with UAE customs regulations and project requirements
- Handle import/export permits and clearance processes
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers
- Act as a focal point between project teams and logistics service providers
- Resolve shipment delays, damages, or discrepancies
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material storage at site/warehouse
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of materials
- Support site team with material issuance and tracking
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with ADNOC standards and HSE policies
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
- Follow international shipping and safety regulations
- Maintain logistics reports, shipment status updates, and KPI tracking
- Provide regular updates to project management
- Identify risks and propose mitigation plans
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of logistics experience in Oil & Gas / EPC / EPCM projects
- Experience working onADNOC GasorADNOCprojects preferred
- Strong knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, and customs procedures
- Familiarity with EPCM project workflows and material management systems
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Incoterms and freight forwarding
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office
- Experience in large-scale gas processing or offshore/onshore projects
- Knowledge of UAE customs and port operation
- Certification in Supply Chain/Logistics (e.g., CILT, APICS) is a plus
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