Warehouse & Transportation Coordinator | CNOOC Uganda Limited

About CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate warehouse requirements for oilfield projects and operations.
• Manage receiving, storage, handling, and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure proper organisation of warehouse facilities.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and documentation.
• Ensure materials are stored safely according to company standards.
• Monitor warehouse efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.

Inventory Management and Stock Control

• Managing inventory control activities.
• Conducting stock checks and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintaining optimum stock levels.
• Monitoring material usage and availability.
• Preparing inventory reports.
• Supporting SAP/EMMS materials management processes.

SAP/EMMS Materials Management Support

• Serve as an in-country focal point for SAP/EMMS processes.
• Support material coding activities.
• Maintain materials master data.
• Generate inventory management reports.
• Ensure accuracy of digital materials records.

Transportation and Logistics Coordination

• Coordinating movement of materials, equipment, and personnel.
• Managing transportation routes including road, air, and marine logistics.
• Coordinating deliveries between Kampala and operational sites.
• Ensuring timely and safe movement of cargo.
• Working with logistics contractors and transport providers.

Cargo Handling and Shipment Management

• Coordinating cargo receiving and handling.
• Preparing cargo manifests.
• Planning shipment schedules.
• Monitoring shipment progress.
• Ensuring proper documentation for cargo movements.
• Supporting efficient import and export logistics.

Import and Customs Clearance Support

• Manage import and export documentation.
• Support customs clearance activities.
• Process permits and licences.
• Coordinate tariff exemptions and declarations.
• Support inspection and examination processes.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations.

Equipment and Safety Compliance

• Ensuring availability of suitable transportation equipment.
• Monitoring lifting equipment and warehouse handling tools.
• Ensuring equipment inspections and certifications are up to date.
• Supervising lifting and material handling activities.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

QHSE Compliance

• Implement warehouse and transportation QHSE objectives.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Promote safe working practices.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Support business continuity planning.

Contractor and Supplier Coordination

• Managing communication with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitoring logistics contractor performance.
• Reviewing transportation contractor timesheets.
• Ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Building effective working relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Planning, Budgeting and Reporting

• Supporting logistics forecasting.
• Assisting annual work planning.
• Monitoring logistics costs.
• Preparing operational reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Freight Forwarding.
  • Transport Management.
  • Procurement and Supply Chain.
  • Business Administration (Logistics option).
  • Any related field.

Experience Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.

• Warehouse operations.
• Oilfield logistics.
• Freight forwarding.
• Import and export processes.
• Inventory management.
• Materials management.

Technical Knowledge Required

• Warehouse operations.
• Stock control systems.
• Inventory reconciliation.
• Material handling procedures.
• Storage management.

• Freight forwarding processes.
• Cargo movement planning.
• Transportation management.
• International shipping procedures.
• Supply chain operations.

• Import and export regulations.
• Customs procedures.
• Commercial inspection requirements.
• Tariff exemptions.
• Documentation requirements.

• Oilfield supply chain operations.
• Project logistics.
• Energy sector standards.
• Contractor management.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple logistics activities.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work with international teams.

Why Join CNOOC Uganda Limited?

• Build experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Work on major energy projects.
• Develop international logistics expertise.
• Gain exposure to advanced supply chain systems.
• Work with global industry professionals.
• Grow a career in energy and logistics.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Logistics Coordinator.
• Warehouse Manager.
• Supply Chain Manager.
• Logistics Manager.
• Materials Manager.
• Procurement Manager.
• Oil & Gas Logistics Specialist.
• Operations Manager.

What Should Be Included in Your CV

• Years of logistics experience.
• Oil and gas exposure.
• Supply chain expertise.
• Warehouse management skills.
• Career achievements.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Professional certifications.
• Logistics and supply chain training.
• Relevant courses.

• Warehouse operations.
• Inventory management.
• Transportation coordination.
• Freight forwarding.
• Import/export processes.
• Supplier coordination.
• Materials management.

• SAP/ERP systems.
• Inventory management systems.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Microsoft Excel.
• Logistics reporting tools.

• Oilfield logistics projects.
• Energy sector experience.
• Safety compliance experience.
• Contractor management.
• QHSE exposure.

• Reduced logistics costs.
• Improved inventory accuracy.
• Managed large shipments.
• Improved warehouse efficiency.
• Successfully coordinated major projects.

• CIPS certification.
• Supply Chain Management certifications.
• Logistics certifications.
• HSE training.
• Dangerous Goods certification (if applicable).

• Logistics experience.
• Safety awareness.
• Professional performance.
• Leadership skills.

Interview Preparation Questions

1. Explain your experience in warehouse management.
2. How do you maintain inventory accuracy?
3. Describe your experience with SAP or ERP systems.
4. Explain the import clearance process.
5. How do you manage transportation delays?
6. What safety measures are important in warehouse operations?
7. Describe your oil and gas logistics experience.
8. How do you handle supplier and contractor relationships?
9. Explain how you manage large cargo movements.
10. How do you improve warehouse efficiency?

CV Writing Tips

• Highlight logistics experience clearly.
• Mention oil and gas exposure.
• Include inventory management achievements.
• Show SAP/ERP knowledge.
• Demonstrate safety compliance experience.
• Include measurable operational results.

Cover Letter Tips

• Explain your interest in CNOOC Uganda Limited.
• Highlight logistics and warehouse experience.
• Mention oil and gas industry exposure.
• Demonstrate supply chain knowledge.
• Show ability to support safe and efficient operations.

Application Procedure

• Updated CV.
• Cover letter.
• Academic certificates.
• Professional certificates.