Supply Imports Planner at Vivo Energy

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure timely berthing of vessels delivering product for Kenya/Uganda/OTS
• Co-ordinate import finance planning with treasury team
• Manage demurrage exposure by working closely with key stakeholders such as Surveyors, Marine Technical Advisor, KPC, KRA and KPA
• Ensure timely payment to Suppliers, Surveyors and shipping agents
• Ensure timely customs compliance for all our imports
• Ensure import vessel compliance with Vivo Energy Safety Standards and co-ordinate port clearance.
• Monitor and review all performing vessels as per charter party. Recommend black listing of vessels not meeting requirements
• Co-ordinate vessel delivery with all concerned parties by issuing discharge instructions as required.
• Ensure timely receipt of product purchases from third parties and follow up for final debit or credit notes
• Assist in delivery trading and transshipment cargoes.
• Monitor performance of independent surveyors and prepare quarterly report

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• University degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• One to two years working experience in the same field
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills
• High integrity and strong character
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Requirements

• Demand Management -Skill
• Import co-ordination and administration-Skill
• Managing Supply Chain Performance-Knowledge
• Manage and Drive own performance-Knowledge
• Work and lead teams-Knowledge
• Export Pricing -Knowledge
• Analysis and Problem Solving-Troubleshoot/Adapt