Route Planning: Identifying optimal routes for oversized cargo, considering constraints like road conditions, bridges, and permits.
Cargo Handling: Knowledge of lifting, loading, and securing heavy or irregularly shaped items.
Regulatory Compliance: Understanding international and local transportation laws, including customs regulations and permits for abnormal loads.
2. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
End-to-End Coordination: Managing all aspects of the cargo’s journey, from pickup to final delivery.
Vendor Management: Liaising with transport providers, crane operators, and other third-party services.
Risk Assessment: Identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans to mitigate them.
3. Technical Acumen
Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with transport equipment like flatbeds, multi-axle trailers, and heavy-duty cranes.
Industry Standards: Awareness of best practices in project cargo handling, including safety protocols and engineering requirements.
Document Management: Proficiency in managing shipping documents like bills of lading, packing lists, and customs declarations.
4. Financial and Commercial Skills
Cost Estimation: Preparing budgets and quotes for project cargo transportation.
Negotiation: Securing competitive rates with service providers and optimizing costs without compromising quality.
Performance Analysis: Monitoring project cargo KPIs to ensure efficiency and profitability.
5. Communication and Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to align project expectations.
Problem-Solving: Addressing challenges such as delays, damages, or route changes with quick decision-making.
Team Collaboration: Working with engineers, logistics staff, and customs agents to execute projects successfully.
Desired candidate profile
Manages, plans, and coordinates the transportation of oversized cargoes, including identifying the most suitable transportation routes, considering regulatory requirements, and ensuring timely delivery.
Actively involved in project bidding and supporting the sales team, negotiating with suppliers to design operational efficiencies and cost objectives to win contracts. Possesses market intelligence in trends and supply/demand.
Responsibilities
Manages, plans, and coordinates the transportation of oversized cargoes, including identifying the most suitable transportation routes, considering regulatory requirements, and ensuring timely delivery.
Actively involved in project bidding and supporting the sales team, negotiating with suppliers to design operational efficiencies and cost objectives to win contracts. Possesses market intelligence in trends and supply/demand.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineer or any other engineering degree related to the targeted operations).