Logistics Manager at FMC Technologies, Inc

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. Named by FORTUNE® Magazine as the World's Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2012, the Company has approximately 18,400 employees and operates 30 production facilities in 16 countries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Job ID: #50599907
Location: Ikoyi, Nigeria

Responsibilities
Management and execution of all logistics activities and operations carried out on behalf of FMC Nigeria. Ensures safe, compliant, cost effective logistics solutions, in support of all business activities with inbound and outbound material flow. Provides a single interface between FMC and regulatory authorities associated with import and export transactions, ensuring all regulations, international and domestic are adhered to and that country specific standard procedures, processes and best practices are established, applied and monitored in the aim of protecting our fast growing organisation. Leads and manages all logistics resources and competency to ensure continuity of work and accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.

Main Tasks

• Ownership and governance of all logistics, import, export and Free Zone processes ensuring
• adherence across all projects and business units, compliance with all import, export, local and international trade regulations and laws
• Management and oversight of all logistics and cargo handling contracts to include but not limited
• to Corporate approved freight forwarder contracts, Intels cargo handling contract and all free zone transactions related to cargo movements and adherence to the FZ act and all associate operations carried out under the above agreements
• Pro-actively work with other regional or corporate logistics functions to drive improvements in
• efficiency and reliability of processes and foster a “culture of compliance” within the organization. Identify and work to resolve any conflicts.
• Development and execution of departmental objectives that drives efficiency and reliability of
• logistics processes and in support of country and overall business objectives
• Monitor execution to ensure compliance to established processes and identification of critical issues that may require intervention.
• Work with relevant internal functions and suppliers to ensure work-in-process and work-in-transit visibility, reporting and metrics
• Implement vendor management processes, such as selection, qualification, and performance
• evaluation with specific customer requirements on reporting and customized transportation metrics.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to address any customer-specific
• logistics/materials management requirements, internal reporting and metrics within the framework of established departmental standards and procedures.
• Training of internal and external stakeholders on import/export and free zone requirements and
• processes
• Set objectives for all Logistics personnel and put measurements in place to monitor performance
• and workload.
• Manage functional development of Logistics personnel including training, performance objectives, monitoring and coaching to further develop both logistics and trade compliance skills
• in each indirect report. Responsible for recruiting and hiring new Logistics professionals with
• appropriate level of competency required as demand and operations increase. Responsible for all management duties for direct reports.
• Establish centralized and secured record keeping requirements (electronic and hard files) for all
• import, export and domestic trade transactions to internal records retention policy while satisfying any regulatory or other requirements. Identify and work to resolve any conflicts.
• Establish management, regional and corporate metrics and reporting requirements and actively
• participate in related workshops initiatives as required
• Promote an environment where people feel comfortable sharing ideas and encourages teamwork to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree plus minimum of 10 - 15 years work experience in Logistics and International Trade
• Demonstrated advanced experience with international trade and logistics operations to, from and within Nigeria to include regulatory compliance, customs and free zone management
• Must be a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management
• Understanding of and experience with inventory management, materials planning concepts, scheduling and SAP functionality desired
• Experience working in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria in an operational function will be an added advantage
• Familiarity of subsea systems product suite and installation tooling and understanding of life of field operations a plus
• Must possess strong negotiation and planning skills as well as the ability to handle sensitive communications, multi-site site interfaces and commercial management of contracts

Application Closing Date
31st March 2014

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested Candidates should:
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