Senior Materials Coordinator at Fairtex Nigeria Ltd

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Materials & Logistics Execution

• Coordinate and ensure timely delivery of project materials across all in-country and out-of-country locations, including customs clearance and site delivery in accordance with defined Incoterms.
• Liaise with procurement, engineering, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure alignment with the material delivery plan, ROS (Required on Site), and construction readiness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory and track all procured items from vendor to installation site.
• Expedite purchase orders, confirm delivery schedules, and update stakeholders accordingly.
• Ensure material preservation, storage conditions, and proper documentation for handover and surplus reconciliation.

Stakeholder & Contractor Engagement

• Act as primary interface between the EPC contractor, logistics service providers, and internal Shell stakeholders for all materials and logistics matters.
• Oversee and assure vendor and contractor performance in line with delivery milestones and contract requirements.
• Support contractor in aligning logistics and warehousing strategies to meet project execution needs.

Governance, Assurance & HSSE

• Drive compliance with Shell HSSE standards and project-specific health and safety procedures.
• Supervise and ensure quality assurance inspections for critical materials.
• Lead or support material incident reporting and root cause analysis when required.
• Manage materials-related risks and proactively drive continuous improvement.

Technical & Operational Support

• Provide technical input and advice on Oil and Gas materials, including sparing and BOM validation.
• Update Material Masters and Bill of Materials to reflect as-built conditions.
• Interface with engineers and supply chain SMEs to ensure timely technical clarifications and resolution of materials issues.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Track and report material delivery performance metrics, identifying improvement areas.
• Ensure timely documentation, dossier compilation, and data handover to stakeholders.
• Lead the development of project KPIs for materials and logistics.
• Maintain project work-pack libraries to eliminate future rework.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in materials/logistics coordination in oil & gas capital projects.
• Strong understanding of oil & gas materials, installation packages, and offshore logistics.
• Certified by CIPM (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or equivalent).
• Proficient in SAP (MM module) and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Digital Track & Trace tools is a plus.
• Proven competence in customs processes and vendor expediting.
• Experienced in supervising offshore material movement and preservation.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring ability.
• High personal energy, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-conscious and quality-driven mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, fast-paced environments.