Transportation Analyst at ExxonMobil Corporation

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) is a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation with a long and established history of operations in Nigeria. The company’s oil & gas production activities constitute one of the largest sources of revenue for the Nigerian government.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transportation Analyst

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• We are seeking experienced Transportation Analysts to join our dynamic team in the Supply Chain department at Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. You will play a pivotal within the unit and will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing transportation activities to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• This position requires ensuring the smooth flow of materials and goods within the company's supply chain, contributing to the overall success of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited's operational objectives.
• You will help to improve MPN’s transport supply efficiency across all business location within Nigeria.  It will involve data gathering, analyses and synthesising qualitative information and quantitative data from fleet transport providers to enable drawing of meaningful insights into performance, industry trends and practice, using unique datasets, benchmarking performance, and working directly with industry partners.
• The post-holder will gain a strong understanding of oil industry transport operations, planning, economics, and guidelines.

What role you will play in our team:

• Operational oversight for the company’s fleet of vehicles including assignments, allocation, tracking and journey management.
• Ensure safe operations of the company’s fleet of vehicle, drivers’ certification and training, and compliance with regulations.
• Vehicle maintenance, vendor management and contract oversight, developing and reviewing KPIs and monitoring vehicles performance.
• The role will be primarily located in Mobil House, Lagos with regular site visits to Bonny, Rivers State, Onne, Rivers State and Eket, Akwa Ibom State.

What You Will Do

• Transportation Planning: Analyze transportation needs and develop strategic plans for the movement of materials and products, considering cost, speed, and reliability.
• Route Optimization: Utilize data analysis tools to optimize transportation routes, minimizing transit times and costs while maximizing delivery reliability.
• Carrier Management: Evaluate and select transportation service providers, negotiate contracts, and maintain relationships to ensure cost-effective and reliable transportation services.
• Performance Monitoring: Drive and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the performance of transportation activities, analyze trends, and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analysis of transportation activities, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to achieve budgetary goals.
• Compliance Assurance: Stay informed about transportation regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring that all transportation activities adhere to legal and industry standards.
• Data Reporting: Generate regular reports on transportation performance, providing insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of transportation activities with overall supply chain objectives.
• Manage customer request portfolio to ensure on-time delivery of schedule requirements.
• Ensure that all daily operations are run in the most efficient and cost-effective manner (CTU inventory, ready-to-ship items, returns, pallets/gas racks management etc.).

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Logistics, Construction Management, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-graduation experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Proven experience in transportation operations and analysis, preferably in the oil and gas or logistics operations industry.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Ability to establish KPIs and improve optimization and efficiencies of transport operations. Focus on continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights from information and datasets.
• Proven competence in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint to support the accurate and appropriate presentation of materials.
• Self-motivated with an ability to exercise initiative and work independently when necessary.
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills, including proven competence in working in project teams and interacting well with professionals at all levels.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain operations.
• Intermediate proficiency with Tableau or other data visualisation tools
• Proficiency with other statistical packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R) would be an advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Utilize data-driven insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Adaptability: Navigate and thrive in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• Communication: Clearly articulate complex supply chain concepts to diverse audiences.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2024.