Logistic Solutions Manager (Oil & Gas)- Africa H/F

	Logistic Solutions Manager (Oil & Gas)- Africa H/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!  

Job description

Mission Description                      

Part of the Projects Department, the Logistics Solutions Manager - Oil & Gas leads the design, development and deployment of integrated logistics solutions for clients in the oil and gas sector. The role covers the full project lifecycle.

Design logistics solutions built for execution
• Translate the requirements of the oil companies into integrated logistics solutions.
• Lead feasibility studies, design end-to-end logistics schemes and material flows.
• Conduct site assessments and field missions
• Prepare Logistics Execution Plans, SOPs, Method Statements and technical documentation.
• Identify operational, financial, regulatory and HSE risks and recommend practical control measures.

Design and optimise Shore Base operations
• Size warehouses, pipeyards, workshops, laydown and marshalling areas.
• Design receiving, inspection, storage, preparation, loadout and backload flows.
• Define processes for drilling equipment, OCTG, chemicals and sensitive cargo.
• Select suitable lifting, cargo-handling and specialised transport equipment.
• Design Platform Supply Vessel loading and unloading operations.
• Coordinate port, marine, road and offshore interfaces.
• Contribute to lifting, handling, storage and operational HSE plans.

Build the mobilisation strategy
• Define requirements for operational personnel, supervision, QHSE and support functions.
• Determine the infrastructure, equipment and specialist resources required.
• Assess whether resources should be mobilised internally, purchased, leased or subcontracted.
• Prepare personnel and equipment mobilisation plans.

Develop competitive and financially sound solutions
• Build CAPEX and OPEX assumptions.
• Contribute to financial models and business plans.
• Assess cost, productivity and profitability scenarios.
• Support pricing strategy development and challenge operational assumptions.
• Provide technical support during client negotiations.

Lead the technical tender response
• Lead the preparation of the technical proposal.
• Coordinate inputs from project, operations, QHSE, legal and finance teams.
• Ensure alignment between the proposed solution, contractual commitments and financial assumptions.
• Prepare the technical deliverables required by the client.
• Participate in tender clarifications, presentations and commercial defence meetings.

Drive implementation and operational readiness
• Develop the implementation plan, schedule, governance structure and RACI.
• Coordinate the deployment of facilities, equipment, people and operational resources.
• Lead operational readiness reviews.
• Verify that procedures, controls and HSE standards are fully implemented.
• Manage a structured handover to the operating teams.

Support start-up and operational ramp-up
• Support local teams during start-up and ramp-up.
• Monitor operational, financial and HSE KPIs.
• Contribute to client performance reviews.

 

Profile

Experience
• Master's degree or equivalent in engineering, logistics, supply chain, transport, industrial engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in oil and gas logistics.
• Proven experience in the design and operation of Shore Bases.
• Experience supporting offshore drilling campaigns and their related logistics.
• Knowledge of port and marine operations and supply vessels (PSV/OSV).
• Experience in project development, feasibility studies and tenders.
• Experience in Africa is a significant advantage.

Technical expertise
• Oil and gas logistics base management.
• Pipeyard management.
• Offshore Supply Chain.
• Lifting and heavy handling.
• Port and marine operations.
• PSV operations.
• Rig mobilization and demobilization.
• OCTG material and drilling equipment management.
• Oversized and heavy-lift transport.
• HSE applied to O&G operations.
• Business plan and financial model development.

You are fluent in French and have a good command of English. A strong interest in Africa is an advantage!