Logistics Lead

SLB • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Logistics Leader is responsible for the daily logistics activities in a manufacturing or distribution center. The Logistics Leader directs Logistics Specialists, ensuring compliance with logistics procedures and ensuring that all transactions are made in accordance with agreed terms and conditions. This Logistics Leader reports to the Supply Chain Manager for their assigned location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain preferred, or equivalent minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a supply chain leadership role.
• Demonstrated commitment to making and communicating a culture of positive change throughout the supply chain organization.
• Exhibit problem solving skills.
• Continuous process improvement mindset, including experience with Lean / Six Sigma.
• Experience in leading teams in supply chain activities.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP).

Responsibilities

• Execute and own the logistics plan for purchased items in accordance with their assigned freight channels.
• Participate in planning reviews and alignment of operations with planning and production teams.
• Enforce and monitor logistics procedures.
• Set action plans for improving lead time, cost reduction and on time delivery.
• Review and maintain open purchase order tracking (POs) from ready for collection through customs clearance, material delivery and freight forwarder payment.
• Manage shipment discrepancies including lost or damaged in-transit orders, including filing insurance claims.
• Report shipment statistics to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Identify factors that have an unfavorable financial impact, such as freight price and shipment variances, and work with the appropriate stakeholders, Supply Chain leaders and suppliers to identify resourcing opportunities.
• Participate in regular financial and inventory reviews with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure that the center adheres to Schlumberger approved freight forwarder agreements and contracts.
• Support planning and warehouse functions in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.
• Implement continuous improvement activities within the Supply Chain department.
• Deliver a top performing workforce.
• Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.
• Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.
• All other duties as directed by their manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees