Job Title: Project Logistics Specialist - Oil & Gas
Location Cairo
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Logistics Specialist to manage and coordinate the international movement of project assets, products, equipment, and materials, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective transportation in line with project execution plans.
The role is responsible for planning and allocating third-party logistics resources, coordinating international shipments, and working closely with domestic planning teams to manage transportation to and from country ports of entry and exit.
The successful candidate will ensure optimal equipment utilization, select cost-effective transportation routes, utilize preferred contracted carriers, and secure timely delivery in accordance with established service levels, company policies, and international transportation regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Logistics Planning & Execution
- Manage and coordinate international logistics movements for project assets, equipment, products, and materials.
- Plan and allocate third-party logistics resources to execute international shipments.
- Coordinate with domestic planning teams to arrange inland transportation to and from country ports of entry and exit.
- Optimize equipment utilization and select the most cost-effective transportation routes.
- Ensure maximum utilization of contracted freight rates and preferred logistics service providers.
- Manage operational logistics transactions with suppliers and identify shipment consolidation opportunities.
- Act as the main focal point for all international logistics movements related to assigned projects.
Shipment Tracking & Performance Monitoring
- Monitor cargo movement status and supplier performance throughout the shipment lifecycle.
- Perform real-time tracking and monitoring of shipments to ensure delivery according to project execution schedules.
- Provide regular estimated and actual shipment schedule updates to project planners.
- Identify, investigate, and communicate shipment delays, deviations, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders.
- Implement proactive and corrective actions whenever potential delays or operational issues are identified.
- Ensure the safe transportation and handling of equipment and materials to prevent damage.
Import & Export Compliance
- Coordinate with Import and Export teams to ensure smooth communication and execution of international shipments.
- Ensure full compliance with international transportation regulations and company policies.
- Follow up on the required shipping documentation, customs approvals, permits, and associated procedures.
- Support the resolution of customs clearance issues and minimize shipment delays.
Supplier & Cost Management
- Coordinate with logistics suppliers and preferred contracted carriers to ensure service delivery in accordance with agreed service levels.
- Monitor logistics costs and ensure adherence to approved project budgets.
- Track and capture logistics milestones and cost-related information in the relevant business systems.
- Participate in supplier and logistics performance analysis meetings.
- Report supplier deviations, service deficiencies, and warranty claims.
- Follow up with suppliers on corrective and remedial action plans in coordination with relevant project stakeholders.
Reporting & Risk Management
- Prepare and provide regular project logistics progress updates and reports.
- Maintain accurate records of shipment status, logistics milestones, and transportation costs.
- Report supplier-related deviations through the relevant quality management systems and follow up on action plans.
- Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in logistics, planning, or project execution.
- Previous experience in Production Facilities or EPC/EPCC projects is highly preferred.
- Practical experience in international logistics and freight transportation.
- Previous experience handling Import & Export operations, including associated approvals, permits, and documentation.
- Good understanding of project planning and project execution procedures.
- Experience coordinating with logistics suppliers, freight forwarders, and international carriers.
- Knowledge of logistics cost control, supplier performance, and risk management.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- International Logistics & Freight Management.
- Project Logistics Planning and Coordination.
- Import & Export Operations.
- International Transportation Regulations.
- Customs Clearance and Shipping Documentation.
- Logistics Cost Monitoring and Budget Control.
- Supplier Quality Management.
- Logistics Coordination and Purchase Order Management.
- Warranty Claim Management.
- Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation.
- Project Progress Reporting.
- Continuous Process Improvement.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time shipment delivery in accordance with the project execution plan.
- Prevention of damage to transported equipment and materials.
- Adherence to approved logistics budgets.
- Compliance with planned logistics milestones.
- Minimization of customs clearance and shipment-related delays.
- Logistics supplier performance and service level compliance.
Key Stakeholders
- Project Managers.
- Project Schedulers and Controllers.
- Engineering Teams.
- Material Workflow Managers.
- Project Supply Leads.
- Logistics Suppliers and Freight Forwarders.
- Import & Export Teams.
- Quality Teams.
- Risk Management Teams.
- Supplier and Category Managers.
Relevant Industry Background:
Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Construction, Production Facilities, Industrial Projects, and EPC/EPCC environments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn or share their updated CV.
