• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager, Marine & Shipping Operations


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Marine and Shipping Operations Manager oversees the daily management of the organization’s sales, supply planning, bunkering and terminal operations.


• The position supports sourcing and marketing activities of assigned products.


• Recommending initiatives that leverage an understanding of market trends and competitive movement, to provide continuous support to the business growth.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Develop, implement, and grow the organization’s sales, operations, customer service, supply and planning strategies.


• Establish and maintain good business relations with local and international suppliers and distributors.


• Improve the marketing of new and existing products.


• Manage the day-to-day trading category roadmap to maximise volumes and margin.


• Implement policies to optimize productivity across the department.


• Ensure achievement of all Service Level Agreements with customers, suppliers, and distributors.


• Understand customers’ goals, objectives, infrastructure, geographic presence, demand volumes and payment history.


• Ensure compliance with company, customer and supplier policies and procedures to enhance operational safety and health.


• Prepare periodic reports for Executive Management analysis and evaluation.

SUPPLY & TRADING

• Perform analysis on historical purchasing patterns of existing and new clients; juxtaposing data with current market trends to support the final recommended customers’ supply portfolio balancing cost savings and supply security.


• Manage entire Request for Proposal process for multiple customers.


• Develop capacity for bunker trading operations and alliances.


• Monitor market tools daily, to make optimal fuel purchase decisions resulting in savings opportunities.


• Coordinate with Operations Support Services and Finance departments to reconcile inventories and positions for all petroleum product trading and accounting/reconciliation issues.


• Enhance finance and hedging strategies to optimize trading position.

LOGISTICS

• Responsible for loading and logistics operations in a safe and controlled manner and in compliance with the standards, procedures, legislations, and customers’ specific systems.


• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.


• Provide training, motivation, and direction for loading personnel.


• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.

TECHNICAL AND ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Strong Interpersonal, Communication and Presentation Skills to communicate strategy with customers.


• Ability to analyze contractual agreements.


• Petroleum Industry supply chain knowledge.


• Knowledge of fuel pricing and contracting mechanisms.


• Ability to recognize market, refining, and supply nuances that impact daily fuelling decisions.


• Strong Creative Thinking Skills


• Excellent Project Management Skills


• Ability to self-manage while managing assigned teams and projects.


• Expert proficiency in the use of Microsoft skills

COMPANY- WIDE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Operating with Intensity


• Achieving greater result


• High ethical standard


• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork


• Analytical and clear thought process


• Positive attitude and flexibility


• Confidentiality


• Knowledge of customers business

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a reputable university


• MBA/MSc (Added Advantage)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ work experience in Shipping and/or Downstream Oil and Gas Operations.