Posted: 22 July 2013 at 11:00 Expires: 19 August 2013 at 11:00
Posted In: Supply Chain/Procurement > Materials Logistics
Location: United Kingdom > Aberdeen
Job Description
This role is the prime interface between all Expro Business units and remote locations to ensure the most efficient delivery of equipment within required timescale utilising approved logistics freight forwarders. The key factors within this role are supplier performance, Compliance with applicable local/international laws, adherence to Standard Operating Procedure and ensuring acceptable service, quality and total cost management.
Principal Accountabilities:
Scheduling and coordination of international freight movements from UK Hub.
Management of Hub process including Material receipts, building weekly consolidations, coordination with destination logistics teams and Freight forwarder
Preparation of shipping documentation (packing lists, commercial invoices, certificates, etc.) for international export cargoes.
Management of the customs clearance process for export/ import shipments.
Maintain shipping register and files in accordance with standard operating procedure for the working location.
Work directly with business units to ensure all orders are shipped in an expeditious and cost-effective manner and are shipped in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
Coordinate the review of products in order to determine the correct transportation requirements, including packaging, labeling, and documentation to ensure that shipments are consistent with contractual requirements, external regulations, and internal procedures.
Develop, nurture, and maintain high quality relationships with internal and external customers, freight forwarders, and other service providers.
Generate purchase requisitions for freight related invoices.
Job Knowledge and Experience:
Previous Freight Forwarding Experience
Knowledge of International Air & Sea Shipping
FCPA experience/working knowledge
Working knowledge of INCO Terms.
Able to properly classify both import and export cargoes per the Harmonized Tariff and Schedule B.
Knowledge of local customs regulations
Strong computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, internet, etc.
Excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills.
Well-developed sense for assessment, problem-solving, and logistical decision-making.
Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and aggressive deadlines.
SAP Knowledge (Benefit)
Expro's mission is well flow management. We provide services and products that measure, improve, control and process flow from high-value oil and gas wells, from exploration and appraisal through to mature field production optimisation and enhancement.
Our vision is to be the market leader in well flow management, using the industry's best people, to deliver the highest standards of safety, quality and personalised customer service.
We provide a range of solutions across six areas of capability:
Exploration & Appraisal Testing
Subsea Safety Systems
Drilling & Completion
Flowback & Clean-up
Production
Well Integrity & Intervention
Expro's 40 years of experience and innovation empowers the company to offer tailor-made solutions for customers across the energy sector. With 5,000 employees across 50 countries, Expro offers a truly global service solution.
Our people are at the heart of our success and we strive to ensure that they have the opportunities to reach their full potential. Our people are given the support they need to allow them to play a full part in our business and help ensure delivery of a higher quality of service to our customers.
As a major player in the global oil and gas industry, we offer opportunities for people with a wide range of technical and professional experience, as well as newcomers to the industry.
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