Logistics Solutions Manager (Oil & Gas) – Africa

About the role

AGL, part of the MSC Group, is a multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) active across Africa. As part of the Projects Department, the Logistics Solutions Manager (Oil & Gas) leads the design, development and deployment of integrated logistics solutions for oil and gas clients, covering the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Translate oil companies' requirements into integrated logistics solutions, lead feasibility studies, design logistics schemes and material flows, and conduct site assessments and field missions.
• Prepare Logistics Execution Plans, SOPs, method statements and technical documentation, and identify operational, financial, regulatory and HSE risks.
• Design and optimise shore base operations: size warehouses, pipeyards, workshops and laydown areas, define flows for receiving, inspection, storage, preparation, loadout and backload, and set up processes for drilling equipment, OCTG, chemicals and sensitive cargo.
• Select lifting, cargo-handling and special transport equipment, design platform supply vessel loading and unloading, coordinate port, marine, road and offshore interfaces, and contribute to HSE plans.
• Build the mobilisation strategy: define personnel, supervision, QHSE and support needs, assess internal, purchased, leased or subcontracted resources, and prepare mobilisation plans.
• Build CAPEX and OPEX assumptions, contribute to financial models and business plans, assess cost, productivity and profitability scenarios, support pricing strategy and provide technical support during client negotiations.
• Lead the technical tender response: prepare the technical proposal, coordinate project, operations, QHSE, legal and finance inputs, and take part in tender clarifications, presentations and commercial defence meetings.
• Develop the implementation plan, schedule, governance and RACI, coordinate deployment of facilities, equipment and people, lead operational readiness reviews, verify procedures and HSE standards, manage handover to operating teams, support start-up, monitor KPIs and contribute to client performance reviews.

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in engineering, logistics, supply chain, transport, industrial engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in oil and gas logistics.
• Proven experience designing and operating shore bases, supporting offshore drilling campaigns, and in project development, feasibility studies and tenders.
• Fluent French and good command of English; experience in Africa is an advantage.

Required skills

• Oil and gas logistics base management, pipeyard management and offshore supply chain.
• Lifting and heavy handling, rig mobilization and demobilization, OCTG and drilling equipment management, oversized and heavy-lift transport.
• Port and marine operations, PSV operations, and HSE applied to O&G operations.
• Business plan and financial model development.