Shipping and Customs Manager

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract (project-based)

Corporate benefits

45-hour work week

Global project exposure

Job summary

Saipem in Doha seeks a Shipping & Customs Manager to streamline shipping and customs across projects, defining transportation schemes and supervising movement of materials.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Expediting, and Logistics, ensure regulatory compliance, budget inputs, and lead a team of Shipping & Customs Coordinators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in shipping, customs, logistics or supply chain roles.
• Proven experience managing transport schemes, customs formalities, vendors, freight forwarders and customs brokers within oil & gas, energy, EPC or large projects.
• Strong knowledge of international transport regulations and Incoterms.
• Ability to define Project Customs schemes according to project needs and regulations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Streamline shipping and customs activities within the supply chain to improve efficiency, competences and cost control.
• Define transportation and customs schemes per project requirements and budgets.
• Oversee transport and customs for materials, equipment, and company items from origin to destination.
• Support tendering and procurement by assessing transport feasibility and budgeting inputs.
• Define overall Project Customs scheme during tendering and execution.
• Liaise with Expediting, Inspection, and Logistics for shipment planning.
• Coordinate with Insurance on shipment value and claims when needed.
• Ensure proper archiving and traceability of shipping records.
• Assign Shipping & Customs Coordinators to projects and manage outsourcing as needed.
• Participate in vendor qualification and performance feedback.

Skills

Shipping knowledge

Budget monitoring

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics/SCM/Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

Company Description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Purpose Of The Position

As Shipping & Customs Manager you will respond to the Project Director/Technical Manager and be part of the Supply Chain / Logistics function within project execution scope. You will streamline shipping and customs activities, define the most suitable transportation and customs schemes, and supervise the safe, efficient and cost-effective movement of Saipem purchased materials, subcontractors’ equipment and company-provided items in compliance with project requirements, budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

Streamline shipping and customs activities within the supply chain process, coordinating with Procurement, Expediting & Inspection, Asset and Operational Logistics to improve efficiency, competences and cost control. Define the best transportation and customs scheme, including feasibility and cost assessment, according to actual project requirements. Supervise and manage transport and customs formalities for Saipem purchased materials, subcontractors’ equipment and company-provided items from agreed delivery point up to final destination. Support tendering and supply chain functions by defining transportation schemes, assessing feasibility and preparing related budget inputs. Define the overall Project Customs scheme during tendering and execution phases according to project fiscal organization, vendor locations, material origin and applicable customs/fiscal regulations. Support procurement activities by defining contractual delivery terms, providing transport costs, preparing packing specifications and shipping instructions. Liaise with Expediting & Inspection once goods are released for collection, ensuring timely shipment arrangement up to destination. Coordinate with Logistics to define Project Shipping instructions and ensure distribution through the Shipping and Customs Network to all transport offices involved. Support the Insurance department by ensuring proper notification where shipment value exceeds corporate insurance deductibles or when damage occurs during transportation. Review and approve Scope of Works, Purchase Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations relevant to Transport Frame Agreements and single dedicated shipments. Manage Transport Agreements and monitor utilization, approving related AfS / WO within power of attorney limits and authorizing SE / Progress Reports. Ensure proper document archiving and traceability of all records relevant to shipping and customs activities. Ensure the required information flow toward competent functions for liquidated damages and price revision matters. Assign Shipping & Customs Coordinators to projects and ensure adequate support from Shipping and Customs officers, including outsourced resources through the network when required. Participate in vendor qualification and provide feedback/reporting on owners, freight forwarders and customs brokers performance.

What are we looking for?

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in shipping, customs, logistics or supply chain roles, with proven experience managing transport schemes, customs formalities, vendors, freight forwarders and customs brokers within oil & gas, energy, EPC or large project environments.

Languages

Fluent in English (mandatory) Additional languages (Italian, French, Arabic) are a plus

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of shipping, customs and international transport regulations, including customs documentation, declarations, VAT, tariffs, customs brokers and freight forwarder management. Ability to define overall Project Customs schemes according to project fiscal organization, vendor location, country of origin and local regulations. Expertise in transport planning, shipping instructions, packing specifications and Incoterms in line with project and contractual requirements. Experience with Scope of Works, Purchase Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations and Transport Agreements for frame agreements and dedicated shipments. Knowledge of port, air and sea operations, including documentation, handling, dangerous goods / out-of-gauge cargo and transport permits where applicable. Ability to manage cost estimation, budget monitoring, reporting and document archiving for shipping and customs activities.

IT Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Familiarity with document management systems and logistics/shipping tracking tools Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage

What else should you know?

You will have the opportunity to coordinate international shipping and customs activities and support projects across EMEA and offshore/onshore locations, depending on project requirements.

What We Can Offer To You

• Permanent Contract – Project-based position
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
• Working Hours: 45 hours (9 hours x 5 days)
• Availability may be required in line with project and operational shipping/customs requirements
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: Doha, Qatar

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

We embrace diversity!

At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us!

Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

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