Chief Supply Logistics Officer at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Specifications

• Oversee the understudying of products demands in the market and at KPC Depots/Terminals and carry out forecasts to determine realistic pumping schedules to maximize pipeline utilization and ensure adequate product stocks in the storage depots to meet customers’ requirements.
• Oversee the pipeline network pumping schedule in consultation with the oil industry coordinator and communicate to the respective pumping stations for implementation after approval by Operations Manager before.
• Coordinate preparation and periodic update the KOSF shipping nominations and ensure implementation as planned by the Petroleum industry.
• Assist in preparing the Transportation and Storage Agreements for new Pipeline users. v. Keep abreast of Petroleum Industry decisions between the Marketers and the Government and implement where KPC is involved.
• Represent the Head of Department in Oil Industry supply coordination meetings, in the industry vessel scheduling/ullage committee and other industry stakeholder’s forums and update management on critical industry issues requiring KPC action when delegated.
• Review daily/monthly Management reports on stock status and carry out other related.

Persons Specifications

1. Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution
2. Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in a senior management level.
3. Membership to a relevant professional body (e.g. CIPS, EBK) iv. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
4. Proficiency in Computer applications including statistical package.
5. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
6. Demonstrated competence in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

1. Considerable knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge on Statistical Techniques.
2. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare relevant reports.
3. Sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
4. Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining Operations issues , sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
5. Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional development.