Operations Head, Supply Base

Job Summary The role allows the early startup of supply base operations in line with the group’s long term business direction of operating a New Supply Base setup in KSA located in Ras Al Khair Port. Key Responsibilities • Development / improve operational strategies in line with the requirement of Saudi Port Authorities, Coast Guards and Customs (Zakat) office within the Port. • Take charge of executing the supply base operations to meet revenue and margin targets for supply base ops and ship repairs services in the Port. • Engagement with new client pool and ensure customer centric support is provided for all new Marine and Offshore customers operating in KSA. • Deep understanding of vessels movement operational process in line with Port Authority (Mawani) and coast guard requirements. • Engage Mawani harbour tugs for vessel movement needs. • Plan and execute stevedoring operations to ensure safe and secured handling of incoming vessels into Supply Base. • Understanding of supply base logistical operational services. • Understanding of project load out (SPMT/Cranes) operations (modules, blocks, subsea pipelines) onto laydown barge. • Handling of clients engaged marine warranty surveyor to ensure sea fastening and load out operations were carried out in line with warranty surveyor instructions. • Follow up on all new clients to promote PFMC capabilities and service support to bring in new revenue stream. • Handle site enquiries from customers and work with commercial team to ensure timely response. • Follow-up the tenders with customers and agents and negotiating the Contracts/Projects. • Ensure timely tender estimation is carry out by commercial estimator. • Handle client management for PFMC within port. • Manage PFMC Operations team to maintain optimal critical inventory levels for materials and consumables. • Ensure internal stakeholders adhere to and understand contractual obligations, and also determine when processes violate regulations. • To be able to assess all risks and make recommendations based on analysis of factors affecting a business situation. • Provide functional and management support in the management of Change, including negotiation and settlement of Change/Variation Orders with the clients. • Review of existing company procedures and policies on commercial management, and provide constructive feedback for refining/updating of the existing procedures. Key Requirements • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the operations – Saudi Ports / Supply Base (Strong grasp of Mawani, Coast Guards and Customs Regulatory Function Preferred) • Conversant in Microsoft applications (Excel / Word) • Conversant in SAP Project Management • Conversant in Microsoft Project • Team management experience Education Bachelors in Marine Engineering or Naval Architect