Logistics-Based Manager at Wendernek Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the movement, tracking, and documentation of equipment, materials, and personnel in support of our operations in the upstream, mid, and downstream oil and gas.
• The role ensures timely mobilization/demobilization of tools, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the coordination of land, sea, and air transport.
• This position plays a crucial part in minimizing non-productive time (NPT) and ensuring smooth operational continuity by aligning supply chain and field service requirements with logistics execution.

Key Responsibilities
Material and Equipment movement:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of oilfield tools, spare parts, consumables, and heavy equipment.
• Schedule and monitor deliveries via road, sea freight, and air freight, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, haulers, rig/base personnel, and service companies for logistics planning.

Loadout and Backload Operations:

• Prepare loadout lists, packing lists, and cargo manifests for rig mobilization or job site support.
• Supervise backload returns, including inspection, documentation, and quarantine (if applicable).
• Ensure load compliance with lifting plans, weight limits, and HSE requirements.

Inventory and Material tracking:

• Track real-time location and status of tools and equipment through ERP or logistics software.
• Support inventory control teams with stock movements, bin transfers, and usage reporting.
• Maintain traceability of serialized equipment and rental assets.

Documentation and Customs Compliance:

• Generate shipping documentation: delivery notes, waybills, material transfer notes, manifests, and commercial invoices.
• Coordinate with customs brokers for import/export clearance in line with local regulations.
• Ensure adherence to documentation standards for bonded, non-bonded, and client-owned materials.

Vendor and Transport Coordination:

• Arrange trucking, vessel booking, and air cargo as per job urgency, tool availability, and route planning.
• Verify vendor compliance with HSE, transport, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate return of rental tools and vendor-supplied equipment post-job.

HSE and Regulatory Compliance:

• Enforce load securing, safe lifting, and hazardous goods handling procedures.
• Ensure that logistics processes meet local, international, and company HSE standards.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments related to transport or loading

Base/Yard Support:

• Coordinate with base teams for cargo preparation, staging, and dispatch.
• Ensure physical inspection of goods before shipment to confirm readiness and condition.
• Monitor yard layout efficiency for ease of loading/unloading and HSE adherence.

Communication and Stakeholder Liasion:

• Maintain constant communication with field service teams, workshop supervisors, and clients.
• Provide regular updates to operations and project managers on shipment status and ETAs.
• Act as a single point of contact for urgent dispatches, job mobilizations, and material logistics support.

Emergency and After-Hours Support:

• Be available for urgent call-outs, especially during operational downtime or high-priority jobs.
• Arrange express dispatches and last-minute freight bookings under pressure.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• IATA/IMDG Certification for Dangerous Goods Handling
• Logistics/Supply Chain Certification (e.g., CILT, APICS, CSCMP)
• Forklift, Crane, or Lifting Certification (as applicable)
• HSE Certifications (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH awareness)
• 4–8 years of experience in logistics coordination, preferably in the oil and gas.
• Strong understanding of oilfield tools, consumables, and supply chain cycles.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs agents, and bonded shipments.

Key Competencies:
Technical:

• Proficient in ERP/logistics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tallyman, Maximo)
• Knowledge of Incoterms, freight booking, and trade documentation
• Familiar with warehouse systems, asset tracking, and stock movement procedures
• Ability to interpret load charts, rig-up requirements, and lifting plans

Working Conditions:

• Logistics yard or base environment with field exposure.
• May involve shift work, extended hours, or weekend availability.
• Requires PPE and compliance with safety regulations in warehouse/yard areas.
• May include travel to port, customs office, or operational sites as needed.osh