Logistics Specialist – Shipping Operations

About the role

The Logistics Specialist – Shipping Operations will oversee and manage the supply fleet to ensure seamless 24/7 support for drilling and production activities across the ADNOC value chain.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate supply vessels to production locations based on existing and prospective E&P business plans.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the supply fleet to achieve optimal utilization of marine units.
• Plan and execute geographical allocation and route plans in line with production schedules.
• Manage vessel voyages, ensuring compliance with performance obligations and field requirements.
• Coordinate vessels and supplies for production maintenance and shutdown campaigns.
• Interface with production stakeholders to provide timely food container shipments and waste skip services.
• Monitor and manage bunker requirements for all marine units.
• Evaluate technical suitability of marine units and support chartering or acquisition decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in oil‑and‑gas logistics, inventory and warehouse management.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas warehouse, tendering, inventory policies, regulations and production/drilling operations.
• Proficiency in English.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) are preferred.

Required skills

• Inventory management
• Warehouse operations
• Bunker management
• Route planning