Shipping and Customs Manager
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About the Role
Saipem seeks a Shipping & Customs Manager to streamline shipping and customs activities for global energy projects. The role involves defining transportation schemes, managing customs formalities, and coordinating with procurement and logistics.
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Responsibilities
- Streamline shipping and customs activities within the supply chain process
- Define the best transportation and customs scheme including feasibility and cost assessment
- Supervise and manage transport and customs formalities for purchased materials and equipment
- Support tendering and supply chain functions by defining transportation schemes and budget inputs
- Define overall Project Customs scheme during tendering and execution phases
- Support procurement activities by defining delivery terms, transport costs, packing specifications and shipping instructions
- Coordinate with Expediting & Inspection and Logistics for timely shipment arrangement
- Review and approve Scope of Works, Purchase Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations for transport agreements
- Manage Transport Agreements and monitor utilization
- Assign Shipping & Customs Coordinators to projects and ensure adequate support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in shipping, customs, logistics or supply chain roles
- Proven experience managing transport schemes, customs formalities, vendors, freight forwarders and customs brokers within oil & gas, energy, EPC or large project environments
- Fluent in English (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of shipping, customs and international transport regulations
- Ability to define overall Project Customs schemes
- Expertise in transport planning, shipping instructions, packing specifications and Incoterms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Familiarity with document management systems and logistics/shipping tracking tools
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Company Description
- Saipem is a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- We deliver complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide with 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities.
Purpose Of The Position
- As Shipping & Customs Manager you will respond to the Project Director/Technical Manager and be part of the Supply Chain / Logistics function within project execution scope.
- You will streamline shipping and customs activities, define the most suitable transportation and customs schemes, and supervise the safe, efficient and cost effective movement of materials and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Streamline shipping and customs activities within the supply chain process, coordinating with Procurement, Expediting & Inspection, Asset and Operational Logistics.
- Define the best transportation and customs scheme, including feasibility and cost assessment.
- Supervise and manage transport and customs formalities for Saipem purchased materials, subcontractors’ equipment and company provided items.
- Support tendering and supply chain functions by defining transportation schemes and preparing budget inputs.
- Define the overall Project Customs scheme during tendering and execution phases.
- Support procurement activities by defining contractual delivery terms, providing transport costs, preparing packing specifications and shipping instructions.
- Liaise with Expediting & Inspection once goods are released for collection.
- Coordinate with Logistics to define Project Shipping instructions.
- Support the Insurance department by ensuring proper notification for high value shipments or damage.
- Review and approve Scope of Works, Purchase Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations.
- Manage Transport Agreements and monitor utilization.
- Ensure proper document archiving and traceability.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in shipping, customs, logistics or supply chain roles, with proven experience managing transport schemes, customs formalities, vendors, freight forwarders and customs brokers within oil & gas, energy, EPC or large project environments.
Languages
- Fluent in English (mandatory)
- Additional languages (Italian, French, Arabic) are a plus
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of shipping, customs and international transport regulations.
- Ability to define overall Project Customs schemes.
- Expertise in transport planning, shipping instructions, packing specifications and Incoterms.
- Experience with Scope of Works, Purchase Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations and Transport Agreements.
- Knowledge of port, air and sea operations.
- Ability to manage cost estimation, budget monitoring, reporting and document archiving.
IT Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Familiarity with document management systems and logistics/shipping tracking tools
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage
What We Can Offer To You
- Permanent Contract – Project based position
- Corporate Benefits: comprehensive benefits package
- Working Hours: 45 hours (9 hours x 5 days)
- Location: Doha, Qatar
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