Supply chain Manager (rig projects)

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager(Rig Project)

Reports to : Project Manager & functionally to Supply Chain Manager

Supervision: Logistics and offshore materials teams

PURPOSE

• Manage all Procurement, Logistics and Inventory activities related to the rig reactivation project. Ensure that the Company’s Global Supply Chain procedures goals and objectives are fully understood applied and monitored.
• This job description outlines the essential duties of the Project SCM but might be expanded upon, based on lessons learned from ongoing or completed projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Procurement

• Manage the procurement, transport, storage and or processing of stock and inventory items.
• Analyses project Materials Requisitions, challenges them for complete technical specifications and or detailed Scope of Work for Service Orders to source adequately and efficiently.
• Conduct bid comparison analysis allowing Project manager to identify and select the best sourcing options.
• Prioritize sourcing with regards to reactivation priorities and project schedule
• Process Purchase Orders in conformance with Dixstone standards.
• Plan and organize the transfer of goods and materials from suppliers.
• Tracks the movement of goods and services from purchase to delivery in line with project requirements.
• Maintain the project POs tracker daily and communicate to project team weekly.

2. Transit & Logistics

• Manage the logistics for the area. Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to by personnel involved with the procurement and materials functions.
• Freight cost and logistics processes are reviewed, and necessary changes done to improve the process and reduce freight cost in the area.
• Identify and implement optimal import solutions for materials sourced overseas considering project schedule and priorities.
• Screen import documentations and liaises with vendors, freight forwarders and Dixstone transit department as required.
• Understand mechanics and rules of privileged customs regimes, dangerous goods transportation, and shipment planning.
• Oversees Materials Receipt in Country up to the shipyard warehouse facilities.
• Maintain the project transit tracker daily and communicate to project team weekly.

3. Inventory & Warehousing

• Assists in the implementation of inventory management strategy and initiative for the rig being reactivated.
• Ensure Dixstone inventory management system is being used efficiently to allow monitoring, flagging, and

controlling of inventory levels.

• Manage the inventory allocation for the area, as well as the handling of overstock and obsolete inventories.
• Manage inventory applying the highest standards (storage, preservation, stock count, critical spares)
• Ensure a review of the cycle counts and variances is done monthly and reported to stakeholders.
• Liaise with relevant technical support to conduct Quality Control at Reception, for local and international PO.
• Report non-compliant delivery to vendors using Dixstone NC report and track for corrective actions.
• Upon Receipts of Materials, issue receiving report to project stakeholders within 24h.
• Identify and communicate project priorities to warehouse team and ensure transfer from shipyard warehouse to rig complies with the project call out list.
• Coordinate shipyard warehouse and logistics management to meet project requirements.
• Interact with Shipyard to optimize rig logistics, according to project schedule and priorities.
• Active management of rig ERP (SAP) database (creation of items, stock management, etc.)
• Supervise the work of the OMC (offshore material coordinator) once assigned on the project.
• Training and monitoring of warehouse team and activities.

4. Finance & Cost Control

• Ensure personnel complies with the Dixstone supply chain policies and procedures, internal/external audit.
• Identify and ensure correct selection of cost center for all expenditures.
• Liaises with Accounting and Finance teams as required.
• Enforce fiscal discipline on the rig supply chain to promote project efficiency and financial efficacy.
• Liaises as appropriate with Dixstone LG or HQ for all matters related to Incorporation, Taxes, WHT, etc.

• 5. Safety & Training
• Ensures compliance of Materials and Services with Dixstone HSE Requirements.
• Ensures compliance with HSE Requirements for handling of Materials / transfer to the rig.
• Ensure goals and objectives are set for all supply chain personnel, in line with those set by global supply chain.
• Actively manage the Training Requirements for the development of supply chain personnel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree and fluent English mandatory
• At least 5 (five) years’ experience in Oil & Gas industry (or similar type industry), in a senior Supply Chain
• Management position, with previous exposure to Drilling operations or rig reactivation projects.
• Inventory Management (SAP experience an advantage)
• IT and Data Processing Skills (Fluent in Excel)
• Leadership, Organizational Development and Project Management skills
• Working knowledge of air and sea regulation (such as the transport of dangerous goods)
• Working knowledge of import/export processes (such as Customs regulations)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Flexible and solution oriented with high personal integrity and high attention to details.
• Ability to handle delicate situations with integrity.
• Ability to multitask and work under stress.
• Analyse large amount of data and information objectively and make quick decisions.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office, shipyard warehouse & quayside, rig.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to various working environments.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and performance standards.

LOCATION: Dubai, UAE