Operations Head, Supply Base

PaxOcean; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean is initiating an early-stage supply base operations setup in Ras Al Khair Port, KSA, aligning with the group’s long-term strategy. The role focuses on developing operational strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering robust supply base services for marine and offshore clients.

The candidate should have 5+ years of relevant operations experience in Saudi ports, proficiency with SAP Project Management and MS Project, and strong leadership to manage the PFMC Operations team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant operations experience in Saudi Ports / Supply Base.
• Strong grasp of regulatory functions with Mawani, Coast Guards and Customs preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve operational strategies in line with port requirements and regulatory bodies.
• Lead execution of supply base operations to meet revenue and margin targets.
• Engage with new clients and provide customer-centric support for Marine and Offshore customers in KSA.
• Understand vessel movement processes in accordance with Mawani and coast guard requirements.
• Coordinate with Mawani harbour tugs for vessel movement and plan stevedoring operations.

Skills

Operations management

MS Excel

MS Word

SAP Project Management

MS Project

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

SAP Project Management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

The role allows the early startup of supply base operations in line with the group’s long term business direction of operating a New Supply Base setup in KSA located in Ras Al Khair Port.

Key Responsibilities

• Development / improve operational strategies in line with the requirement of Saudi Port Authorities, Coast Guards and Customs (Zakat) office within the Port.
• Take charge of executing the supply base operations to meet revenue and margin targets for supply base ops and ship repairs services in the Port.
• Engagement with new client pool and ensure customer centric support is provided for all new Marine and Offshore customers operating in KSA.
• Deep understanding of vessels movement operational process in line with Port Authority (Mawani) and coast guard requirements.
• Engage Mawani harbour tugs for vessel movement needs.
• Plan and execute stevedoring operations to ensure safe and secured handling of incoming vessels into Supply Base.
• Understanding of supply base logistical operational services.
• Understanding of project load out (SPMT/Cranes) operations (modules, blocks, subsea pipelines) onto laydown barge.
• Handling of clients engaged marine warranty surveyor to ensure sea fastening and load out operations were carried out in line with warranty surveyor instructions.
• Follow up on all new clients to promote PFMC capabilities and service support to bring in new revenue stream.
• Handle site enquiries from customers and work with commercial team to ensure timely response.
• Follow‑up the tenders with customers and agents and negotiating the Contracts/Projects.
• Ensure timely tender estimation is carry out by commercial estimator.
• Handle client management for PFMC within port.
• Manage PFMC Operations team to maintain optimal critical inventory levels for materials and consumables.
• Ensure internal stakeholders adhere to and understand contractual obligations, and also determine when processes violate regulations.
• To be able to assess all risks and make recommendations based on analysis of factors affecting a business situation.
• Provide functional and management support in the management of Change, including negotiation and settlement of Change/Variation Orders with the clients.
• Review of existing company procedures and policies on commercial management, and provide constructive feedback for refining/updating of the existing procedures.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the operations – Saudi Ports / Supply Base (Strong grasp of Mawani, Coast Guards and Customs Regulatory Function Preferred)
• Conversant in Microsoft applications (Excel / Word)
• Conversant in SAP Project Management
• Conversant in Microsoft Project
• Team management experience

Education

Bachelors in Marine Engineering or Naval Architect