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Job title: Freight Forwarding Specialist Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Job reference #: 34154 Contract type: Fixed-term. Applicants must already by based in Côte d'Ivoire and be legally authorised to live and work in Côte d'Ivoire at the time of application. Language requirements: Fluency in French and English.
At Eni, we are looking for a Freight Forwarding Specialist to join Eni Côte d'Ivoire in Abidjan. You will be responsible for managing freight forwarding activities for materials shipped to and from the company, including overseeing drilling and project material formalities and conducting periodic checks and inventories at contractor sites. You will also support Logistics Base activities as required and ensure effective follow-up with freight forwarding contractors.
About Eni Côte d'Ivoire
Eni Côte d'Ivoire is a leading energy company committed to the energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Present in Côte d'Ivoire since 2015, Eni is actively involved in the exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources, including the significant Baleine and Calao discoveries, which are the largest in the country's history. Eni's operations in Côte d'Ivoire focus on sustainable development, leveraging innovative technologies and partnerships to enhance the value of natural gas and support local communities through initiatives in education, health, and agricultural production. Advantages of working for Eni Côte d'Ivoire include opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and innovative environment, a commitment to sustainability, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on local communities.
Main responsibilities:
- Verify shipping documentation on behalf of the company.
- Cross-check the accuracy and completeness of purchasing, delivery and pre-receipt documentation.
- Ensure contractors comply with company procedures and standards.
- Hand over material documentation to the Operational Logistics teams responsible for goods receipt and related transactions in the company ERP system.
- Scan, save and archive material delivery documentation.
- Resolve technical issues related to packaging, Incoterms and shipments, ensuring compliance with company HSE procedures.
- Coordinate the equipment and resources required for material receipt operations.
- Verify the quantity of materials received against work order (WO) and purchase order (PO) requirements and supporting documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, waybills and packing lists.
- Supervise material handling activities, where required, at airports, ports and operational sites.
- Identify material storage requirements based on quantity, weight, volume, material type, technical specifications, manufacturer requirements, Dangerous Goods Regulations, hazardous material classifications, and HSE and environmental requirements.
- Support budget and cost control activities related to freight forwarding operations.
Skills and experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in freight forwarding services.
- Good knowledge of contract management and HSE.
- Knowledge of drilling and/or production operations within the oil and gas industry is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer literacy.
- Fluency in French and English.
How to apply:
- Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
- Please upload your CV in English.
About Eni
Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.
Working at Eni
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.
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