Supply Chain and Customs Specialist Localisation Project

• Manage procurement planning in
  alignment with OEM-provided Bills of Materials (BOM) and consumables lists.
  
• Lead customs clearance
  procedures for imported production equipment, components, and materials.
  
• Liaise with customs brokers,
  free zone authorities, and ministries to ensure all regulatory approvals are
  obtained.
  
• Ensure proper documentation
  (invoices, certificates of origin, HS code declarations, etc.) is prepared for
  import/export processes.
  
• Plan and coordinate transport
  and delivery schedules with suppliers and logistics providers.
  
• Monitor warehouse
  availability, stock levels, and reordering in line with production targets.
  
• Coordinate OEM approvals for
  BOM supplier changes and support local supplier evaluation with internal
  technical and quality teams.
  
• Track risks such as customs
  delays, regulatory changes, supplier capacity, or lead time disruptions.
  
• Maintain accurate records of
  supplier agreements, shipment tracking, customs documentation, and associated
  cost reports.
  
• Support the development of a
  local sourcing base in GCC countries in accordance with OEM standards and
  national industrialisation goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply
  Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Engineering, or a related
  field
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant
  experience, including customs management and international logistics,
  preferably in industrial or energy-related projects.
  
• Good experience in customs as a must. 
  
• Demonstrated experience
  working in GCC countries with knowledge of Gulf Customs Union regulations,
  local HS code applications, and free zone procedures
  
• Experience working with
  licensed manufacturing or OEM-based sourcing frameworks is highly desirable
  
• Fluency in English; Arabic
  language skills are an advantage
  

 Desirable
Skills

• Familiarity with GCC Port and
  Customs systems Bayan and GCC single window systems.
  
• Knowledge of Incoterms,
  shipping documentation, and international freight practices
  
• Proficiency in ERP and
  logistics systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  
• Strong coordination and
  negotiation skills with international vendors and freight forwarders
  
• Detail orientation in
  documentation, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting
  
• Experience with local supplier
  development and industrial localisation programs is a plus