Freight Forwarding Specialist

About the role

Eni Côte d'Ivoire is looking for a Freight Forwarding Specialist to join its team in Abidjan. The postholder manages freight forwarding activities for materials shipped to and from the company, including drilling and project material formalities, and supports Logistics Base activities as required. The position is fixed-term; applicants must already be based in Côte d'Ivoire and legally authorised to live and work there, and must speak fluent French and English.

Key responsibilities

• Verify shipping documentation and cross-check the accuracy and completeness of purchasing, delivery and pre-receipt documents.
• Ensure contractors comply with company procedures and standards, and follow up effectively with freight forwarding contractors.
• Hand over material documentation to the Operational Logistics teams for goods receipt and ERP entry, and scan, save and archive delivery documents.
• Resolve technical issues on packaging, Incoterms and shipments in line with HSE procedures.
• Coordinate equipment and resources needed for material receipt, and verify quantities against work orders, purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, waybills and packing lists.
• Supervise material handling at airports, ports and operational sites where required.
• Identify storage requirements based on quantity, weight, volume, material type, technical specifications, manufacturer requirements, Dangerous Goods Regulations and HSE needs.
• Support budget and cost control for freight forwarding operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience in freight forwarding services.
• Good knowledge of contract management and HSE; knowledge of drilling and/or production operations in oil and gas is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, good computer literacy, and fluency in French and English.

Applications are submitted only through the online application system, with the CV uploaded in English.