Company: Wood
Skills: Logistics Management
Experience: 5 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India


Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Logistics Specialist with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.

  • Carry out all activity in accordance with Wood Supply Chain Code of Conduct, ensure all statutory and legal requirements and applicable processes and procedures are complied with and all documents are filed accurately and fully auditable.
  • Responsible for supporting the objectives of the Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality Policy and Information Security Management Policy by adhering to applicable Procedures and Work Instructions while fulfilling duties.
  • Understands and lives Woods vision, values and behaviours.
  • Understands and works to the Wood Financial Management Framework.
  • Be aware of and comply with the Shipping Execution Procedures.
  • Be aware of the requirements of Licensors', Clients', and Global Execution Centre (India) Secrecy Agreements.
  • Become acquainted with the relevant specifications, terms, conditions, schedules, and procedures pertaining to the Project, including Shipping information developed in the relevant Proposal.
  • Review Computerised Tracking System to reflect the requirements for recording each stage of the shipping operation.
  • Monitor for shipment execution in line with contract rates agreed.
  • For out-of-gauge loads, receive Expediting Reports from the Procurement Group and make Shipping arrangements accordingly.
  • Receive and log Release Notes from the Procurement Group by means of the Procurement Group's Computerised Tracking System as required by the shipping scope of the project.
  • Ensure that Suppliers' invoices and packing lists and other necessary documents are obtained to meet Shipping requirements and that these documents are checked for correctness.
  • Where special ships or aircraft are required, obtain at least three quotations. Prepare Bid Summary and obtain Project Manager and Client's approval. Check the ensuing Charter Party documents and arrange for the involvement of Engineering specialist groups, the Insurance Company's surveyors and the Project Manager in meetings with selected Shipping Company to establish the safe method of loading and securing for sea shipment and to monitor the performance.
  • Advise the Project Procurement Manager and Project Manager if any situation arises which could affect the shipment of materials outside the estimated delivery period.
  • Issue MMT / OFS and Shipping Release as per project shipping scope and provide Procurement team with details of shipping instruction.
  • Maintain and update shipping records by means of Procurement Group's Computerised Tracking System Receive Bills of Lading and Freight accounts and check these both against freight rate lists and against the shipping documents to ensure that the correct rate, weights, and measurements are used.
  • Receive Bills of Lading and Freight accounts and check these both against freight rate lists and against the shipping documents to ensure that the correct rate, weights, and measurements are used.
  • Ensure proper documentation is forwarded to Freight Forwarder for smooth clearance of shipments by air / sea / domestic (crossing Int'l borders).
  • Maintain and file shipping documentation for information and auditing purposes.
  • Ensure all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan / schedule and / or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
  • All other tasks as reasonably requested by line management.


  • Skills / Qualifications

    • Graduate in any discipline (Essential)
    • Post graduate Diploma in Logistics / Shipping / Foreign Trade / Import Export Management (Desirable)
    • Minimum five (5) years of experience in project shipping requirements including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical industry.
    • Knowledgeable and coordination experience in heavy / over dimensional cargo, FCL / LCL, break bulks.
    • Having relevant experience in coordination with international liners, freight forwarders for road/rail/sea/air cargo, CHA, customs/ Excise, Chamber of commerce.
    • Knowledgeable in latest INCO terms, import/export formalities, tariff duties, paperwork related to hazardous cargo shipments.
    • Experience in assisting negotiation and finalization of Contracts with CHA / Freight Forwarders / Liners.
    • Must be able to prepare project shipping procedures and assist shipping cost estimates during proposals.


    Company Overview

    Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

    Diversity Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

    Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.