Shipping Assistant (Logistics Department)
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About the Role
Venture Gulf Engineering W.L.L is seeking a Shipping Assistant to coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities in Doha.
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Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of Heavy Duty Drivers, Forklift Operators, and supporting personnel
- Prepare, review, and submit operational status reports, technical reports, and performance summaries
- Monitor vehicle and equipment condition, ensuring timely follow up of preventive and corrective maintenance
- Utilize IT systems (e.g., SAP, Intranet) to manage inventory, track container movements, and raise notifications
- Supervise personnel performance, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching and corrective actions
- Ensure effective coordination with all relevant departments
- Maintain accurate operational and personnel records including route logs, inspection reports, fuel usage, timesheets, and attendance
- Enforce strict adherence to HSE, security policies, and SOPs
- Lead incident reporting, preliminary investigations, and corrective action follow ups
- Provide operational support including container inspections, documentation, and verification activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related discipline, or Diploma with relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, transport operations, or warehouse management within heavy industries
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Proven experience supervising multi disciplinary teams in a 24/7 operational environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP (MM Module)
- Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation planning, fleet coordination, material handling, container management, and inventory control
- Sound knowledge of HSE regulations, incident reporting, and safe working practices in industrial environments
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, coordination, and problem solving skills
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Job Overview
- Shall be responsible for coordinating and managing inbound and outbound logistics activities, ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost effective transportation of materials and equipment to and from the Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of Heavy Duty Drivers, Forklift Operators, and supporting personnel to ensure uninterrupted operational flow across raw material, finished product, and container movements.
- Prepare, review, and submit all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, including operational status reports, technical reports, and performance summaries to the Internal Transport Coordinator.
- Monitor vehicle and equipment condition, ensuring timely follow up of preventive and corrective maintenance with workshops, and provide regular status updates to Qatalum stakeholders.
- Utilize IT systems (e.g., SAP, Intranet, and other digital tools) to manage inventory, track container movements, and raise notifications for equipment breakdowns or operational issues.
- Supervise personnel performance, conduct regular evaluations, and provide coaching, guidance, and corrective actions where necessary to maintain high performance standards.
- Ensure effective coordination with all relevant departments.
- Maintain accurate and up to date operational and personnel records, including route logs, inspection reports, fuel usage, timesheets, and attendance records, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Enforce strict adherence to HSE, security policies, and SOPs, promoting a strong safety culture across all activities.
- Lead incident reporting, preliminary investigations, and corrective action follow ups in coordination with relevant departments.
- Provide operational support when required, including assisting in container inspections, documentation, and verification activities.
- Ensure effective communication across shifts and maintain proper handover practices to guarantee continuity of operations.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the Company to support the efficient and effective execution of operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or a Diploma with relevant experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in logistics, transport operations, or warehouse management within heavy industries such as aluminium smelting, oil & gas, steel, or manufacturing, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.
- Proven experience in supervising multi disciplinary teams, including drivers, forklift operators, and warehouse personnel, within a 24/7 operational environment.
- Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP (MM Module) for inventory management, reporting, and operational tracking.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations, including transportation planning, fleet coordination, material handling, container management, and inventory control.
- Sound knowledge of HSE regulations, incident reporting, and safe working practices within industrial environments.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, coordination, and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage operations across multiple shifts and stakeholders.
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