Manager Logistics ULT

Patterson-UTI•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

This position supports domestic and international logistics operations and may require occasional travel as well as work outside normal business hours to support urgent customer and operational shipments. The Logistics Manager must maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, customer service, and operational excellence while supporting business objectives across global logistics activities. Ulterra is the #1 PDC drill bit partner in North America. Operating worldwide, we deliver superior drilling technology to companies producing the energy that powers our lives. We constantly push the boundaries of known technology to come up with new ways to improve drilling performance with higher rates of penetration (ROP) and unique designs for challenging conditions, while providing outstanding support from dedicated people.

Requirements

Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international logistics operations.
Working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and U.S.-Canada cross-border shipping requirements.
Experience managing freight carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers.
Strong understanding of customs documentation, tariff classifications, duties, Incoterms, and international shipping compliance.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate logistics performance, control costs, and identify process improvements.
Experience with ERP systems, transportation management systems, or related logistics technologies preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with U.S. tariffs, HTS classification, USMCA, Incoterms, oil and gas service operations, ERP or transportation systems, and hazardous or oversized shipments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop shipping, receiving, and logistics associates while establishing priorities, communicating operational requirements, and monitoring team performance.
Coordinate domestic and international shipments with manufacturing, supply chain, sales, field personnel, and global districts to support operational and customer requirements.
Manage urgent and time-sensitive customer shipments while balancing cost, delivery performance, compliance, and customer expectations.
Oversee import and export documentation, customs clearance activities, and country-specific shipping requirements to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate shipping, customs, and transportation records to support regulatory compliance and audit requirements.
Manage U.S.-Canada cross-border shipments and maintain knowledge of applicable customs, transportation, and trade requirements.
Coordinate review of tariff classifications, country of origin documentation, customs value determinations, Incoterms, duties, tariffs, and trade program eligibility requirements.
Work with customs brokers and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues and ensure compliance prior to shipment execution.
Manage relationships with freight carriers, couriers, hot-shot providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
Participate in transportation provider selection, contract negotiations, rate reviews, and performance evaluations in partnership with the Supply Chain Manager.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing and field operations teams to execute critical and expedited shipments.
Evaluate transportation options based on delivery performance, safety, compliance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
Monitor freight spend, premium freight costs, customs delays, documentation accuracy, on-time delivery metrics, and service provider performance.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance logistics efficiency, service levels, compliance, and cost control.
Oversee employee timecards and follow company approval procedures.
Promote and enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Participate in all required meetings, training, and development activities.
Ability to communicate, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and promptly follow verbal and written directions in English.
Perform other related duties as assigned.