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Oil & Gas Warehousing & Materials Handling Management Training Course

Covers warehouse layout and the controlled receipt, inspection, storage, preservation and issue of materials and spare parts in oil and gas operations.

OSCM · Supply Chain & Logistics ManagementAll Levels#2108ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Course Overview

This advanced training course provides a comprehensive framework for managing warehouses and material handling operations within the oil and gas industry. It focuses on the safe, efficient, and controlled receipt, storage, preservation, handling, tracking, and issuance of materials, equipment, spare parts, and consumables required to support continuous operations. The program examines the complete warehouse management lifecycle, including warehouse planning and layout, receiving and inspection, material identification and coding, storage systems, inventory control, preservation, material issuing, stock accuracy, documentation, and warehouse performance management. Participants will explore how effective warehouse practices can improve material availability, reduce losses, minimize operational delays, and strengthen supply chain performance. Particular attention is given to the storage and handling of critical equipment, heavy and oversized materials, hazardous substances, sensitive components, spare parts, and long-lead items. The course also addresses material preservation, safe lifting and handling, storage conditions, housekeeping, warehouse safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Through practical case studies, warehouse layout exercises, inventory control activities, and scenario-based workshops, participants will develop the ability to assess warehouse performance, optimize storage capacity and material flow, improve inventory accuracy, establish safe handling practices, and develop practical strategies for improving warehouse efficiency in oil and gas operations.

Learning Objectives

  • By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the principles of warehouse management in the oil and gas industry.
  • Design effective warehouse layouts and storage systems.
  • Establish efficient receiving, inspection, and material identification processes.
  • Apply appropriate material classification and coding systems.
  • Improve storage and preservation practices for critical materials and equipment.
  • Manage heavy, oversized, hazardous, and sensitive materials safely.
  • Apply effective inventory control and stock accuracy practices.
  • Improve material picking, issuing, replenishment, and tracking processes.
  • Optimize warehouse capacity and material flow.
  • Identify and manage warehouse safety and operational risks.
  • Apply warehouse performance indicators and operational controls.
  • Develop strategies for continuous improvement and warehouse efficiency.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Warehouse Managers, Materials Managers, Inventory Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Managers, Materials Controllers, Warehouse Supervisors, Procurement Professionals, and professionals responsible for warehouse and materials operations within the oil and gas industry. It is also suitable for Maintenance Managers, Asset Managers, Operations Managers, Logistics Coordinators, Materials Planners, Project Managers, HSE Professionals, and personnel involved in the storage, preservation, handling, and distribution of oil and gas materials and equipment. The program is particularly relevant to organizations seeking to improve warehouse efficiency, material availability, inventory accuracy, storage utilization, safety performance, and operational continuity across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Assess warehouse management processes within oil and gas operations.
  • Design efficient warehouse layouts based on material characteristics and operational requirements.
  • Develop structured receiving, inspection, and material identification procedures.
  • Apply effective classification, coding, and labeling systems.
  • Establish appropriate storage and preservation requirements for different materials.
  • Manage critical, hazardous, heavy, oversized, and sensitive materials safely.
  • Improve inventory accuracy through systematic stock control and cycle counting.
  • Optimize material picking, issuing, replenishment, and internal movement.
  • Analyze warehouse capacity utilization and material flow.
  • Identify warehouse safety hazards and develop appropriate controls.
  • Develop warehouse performance dashboards and key performance indicators.
  • Prepare an integrated warehouse and materials handling improvement roadmap.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Day 1

Oil & Gas Warehouse Management Fundamentals

  • Role of warehousing in the oil and gas supply chain
  • Warehouse management principles and operating models
  • Warehouse functions and responsibilities
  • Warehouse location and capacity planning
  • Warehouse layout and storage zones
  • Material identification and classification
  • Materials coding and labeling
  • Receiving and inspection processes
  • Warehouse documentation and records
  • Practical Application: Designing a warehouse layout for an oil and gas materials facility
Day 2

Materials Receiving, Storage & Preservation

  • Material receiving and verification
  • Inspection and quality checks
  • Material identification and documentation
  • Storage systems and location management
  • Storage conditions and environmental controls
  • Preservation of mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Spare parts storage requirements
  • Long-lead and critical material management
  • Shelf-life and condition monitoring
  • Practical Workshop: Developing storage and preservation procedures for critical oil and gas materials
Day 3

Materials Handling, Equipment & Warehouse Safety

  • Principles of safe material handling
  • Manual and mechanical handling operations
  • Forklifts, cranes, lifting equipment, and handling systems
  • Heavy and oversized equipment handling
  • Hazardous material handling and storage
  • Safe movement of sensitive equipment
  • Packaging and protection of materials
  • Warehouse traffic and access management
  • Warehouse housekeeping and safety controls
  • Practical Application: Developing a safe materials handling plan for heavy and hazardous materials
Day 4

Inventory Control, Material Flow & Warehouse Optimization

  • Inventory control within warehouse operations
  • Stock accuracy and cycle counting
  • Material picking and issuing
  • Replenishment and internal material movement
  • Excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock
  • Warehouse capacity utilization
  • Material flow optimization
  • Warehouse productivity and resource utilization
  • Inventory and warehouse risk management
  • Practical Workshop: Analyzing warehouse capacity, inventory accuracy, and material flow to identify improvement opportunities
Day 5

Warehouse Performance, Digitalization & Continuous Improvement

  • Warehouse performance management
  • Key performance indicators and operational dashboards
  • Warehouse productivity and service-level measurement
  • Cost management and resource optimization
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Barcode, RFID, and digital material tracking
  • Data analytics and warehouse visibility
  • Automation and smart warehouse technologies
  • Continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Final Integrated Workshop: Developing a comprehensive Oil & Gas Warehousing & Materials Handling Improvement Roadmap covering warehouse layout, receiving, storage, preservation, material handling, inventory control, safety, digital tracking, performance management, capacity optimization, and continuous improvement.

Upcoming Dates

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Doha · 28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · Classroom

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CityDatesPrice per ParticipantEarly Bird
AmmanScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€4,000€3,600until 7 Dec
DubaiScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€4,700€4,230until 7 Dec
OnlineScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€2,700€2,430until 7 Dec
Sharm El-SheikhScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 7 Dec
LondonScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,800€5,220until 7 Dec
LisbonScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
BerlinScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,300€5,670until 7 Dec
GenevaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€7,300€6,570until 7 Dec
AmsterdamScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
MadridScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
MuscatScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,300€5,670until 7 Dec
DohaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 7 Dec
BangkokScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,700€6,030until 7 Dec
ParisScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,700€6,030until 7 Dec
MadinahScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,800€4,320until 7 Dec
ManamaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 7 Dec
CairoScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€3,800€3,420until 7 Dec
TunisiaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,300€3,870until 7 Dec
MarrakeshScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 7 Dec
ViennaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,400€5,760until 7 Dec
IstanbulScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 7 Dec
Kuala LumpurScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 7 Dec
BakuScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 7 Dec
MunichScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
FrankfurtScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,200€5,580until 7 Dec
BarcelonaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
MilanScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€7,000€6,300until 7 Dec
RomeScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€7,000€6,300until 7 Dec
RiyadhScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,800€4,320until 7 Dec
CasablancaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,700€4,230until 7 Dec

Available in: Istanbul · Dubai · London · Riyadh · Doha · Amsterdam

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