This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective flow of goods and services within our oilfield operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices, specifically within the oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the supply chain cycle, from procurement and sourcing to warehousing, logistics, and delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors within the oilfield industry.
- Negotiate contracts, ensuring competitive pricing, favorable terms, and timely delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels, implementing effective stock management strategies to optimize inventory holding costs while minimizing stockouts.
- Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement, implementing process enhancements to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and finance teams.
- Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance metrics.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in supply chain management, with a demonstrable focus on the oilfield or oil and gas industry.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
- Experience in inventory management, logistics, and transportation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
- Must be an Omani National.