Senior Specialist, Ammonia II Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Logistics

Business Unit/Function

Phosphate BU / Commercial

Job Purpose

The Senior Specialist Logistics is in charge of the day to day chartering and operating of vessels and managing Maaden dry bulk, containers and ammonia fleet. He is responsible for the execution of the strategy & the initiatives related to shipping and chartering. He also assists in defining the logistics strategy.

The Senior Specialist is responsible for contracting, planning, scheduling, execution and monitoring of Dry Bulk and Ammonia shipping and other related logistics services. Responsible for related freight markets intelligence and related reports, builds strong networks with service providers/ shipping industry, calculation of logistics capacity units, comparing planned capacity with contracted capacity; ensuring availability of required logistics capacity.

The scope of the work is all outbound logistics activities related to the Commercial department in Maaden s Phosphate BU with the objective of delivering products in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner, preserving safety and product quality.

Key Accountabilities

Logistics strategy and Planning

• Prepare the rolling 5-year outbound logistics plan aligned with BU's overall strategy

• Prepare yearly and monthly Business Plans for the outbound logistics department in line with the overall department s Strategy

• Analyze potential logistics solutions to improve fleet utilization in cost effective manner, preserving safety and product quality

• Prepare business cases to identify optimum fleet solution, fleet utilization, challenge sales product allocation and identify potential logistics issues and preparing mitigation plans

• Develop shipping capacity for all products to meet commercial plan

• Estimate new shipment capacity and budgets required

• Finalize lifting plan in order to meet the annual commercial plan with minimum logistic cost

• Participates in joint negotiations with concerned Ship-Owners/Brokers in the chartering in or out of tonnage and tonnage exchanges, both Time and Spot charters

• Support the manger in the development and implementation of all related procedures, plans, policies and processes that control efficient and effective flow of goods from the point of origin to the point of customers and/or end users in order to meet their requirements

• Perform studies for all what is related to outbound logistics operations

• Responsible for the compliance with Maaden s regulatory framework, maritime laws, regulations and guidelines for shipping (safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, and maritime security).

• Identify potential related logistics risks and prepare mitigation plans.

• Perform effective collaboration and interaction with internal team (commercial and marketing) and externally with customers, service providers to increase efficiency, quality, accuracy and on-time deliveries to support Maaden overall annual business plan.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, and any other related discipline and / or similar.

Minimum Experience:

2+ years of Supply Chain and / or Logistics background in a similar industry/ Supply Chain and / or Logistics industry, consulting or project organization.

• Proven track record of handling Supply Chain operations and logistics activities in large organization
• Supply Chain and / or Logistics experience for large enterprises, ideally in mining or petrochemical industries organization
• Large team experience including multi-team and multi-project responsibilities

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Fluency in English and ability to work in an international environment
• Presentation skills
• Computer literate PC applications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Supply Chain and/or Logistics experience in a similar industry.
• Proven track record in handling Supply Chain operations and logistics activities.
• Experience in large enterprises, preferably in mining or petrochemical industries.
• Large team experience with multi-team and multi-project responsibilities.
• High-energy strategic problem-solving skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Competitive, result-oriented attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in PC applications.

• Prepare rolling 5-year outbound logistics plans and yearly business plans.
• Analyze logistics solutions, prepare business cases, and identify potential issues.
• Develop shipping capacity, estimate budgets, and finalize lifting plans.
• Negotiate with ship-owners/brokers for chartering and tonnage exchanges.
• Support the development and implementation of logistics procedures and policies.
• Perform studies related to outbound logistics operations and market analysis.