Importation Analyst (Oil & Gas)

  • Walvis Bay, Namibia
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
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Job Description:

Job Title

Importation Analyst – Procurement (Oil & Gas)

Location: Onshore Base (Supporting Offshore Drilling Operations)

Job Purpose

The Importation Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and controlling all importation activities relating to equipment, drilling materials, spare parts, consumables, hazardous goods, and project cargo required to support offshore drilling operations. The role ensures compliance with customs regulations, import legislation, client requirements, and company procurement procedures while minimizing delays, demurrage, storage costs, and supply chain risks.

The position works closely with Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, Port Authorities, Government Agencies, Vendors, and Offshore Operations to ensure timely delivery of critical materials to drilling rigs.

Key Responsibilities

Import & Customs Coordination
Procurement Support
Shipping Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Logistics Coordination
Finance Support
Reporting & Analysis
Vendor Management
Documentation & Records
HSSEQ Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, International Trade, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Customs Compliance or Import/Export qualification (preferred).
  • Professional certification in Supply Chain or Logistics (advantageous).


Experience

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in importation, customs, procurement, or international logistics.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supporting Oil & Gas, offshore drilling, marine, mining, or heavy industrial operations.
  • Experience coordinating international freight movements.
  • Experience with customs clearance processes.
  • Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
  • Experience using ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
  • Experience managing project cargo or critical operational materials is advantageous.


Technical Knowledge

  • International shipping procedures.
  • Customs legislation and import regulations.
  • Incoterms (latest edition).
  • International commercial documentation.
  • Freight forwarding processes.
  • Air, sea, and road freight operations.
  • Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA/IMDG) (advantageous).
  • Import permits and temporary admission procedures.
  • ERP procurement and inventory systems.
  • Landed cost calculations.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel preferred).


Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz



Closing Date: 31/7/2026