Manager, Logistics

Worley•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Worley is hiring an experienced Logistics Manager to support its regional freight operation. The role oversees the movement of freight across ocean, air, truck, rail, intermodal and parcel, as well as heavy-lift operations and tug-and-barge services. The successful candidate understands how goods move from supplier to customer, the associated costs, and the effect of duties and tariffs. The position requires knowledge of International Incoterms and DOE government funding programs or equivalents, including the Cargo Preference Act and Davis-Bacon Act. It also requires basic knowledge of U.S. duty programs and the ability to explain their combined cost impact to people outside the department. The Logistics Manager leads daily freight planning and execution, manages carriers and logistics providers, monitors market conditions, assesses tariff and duty exposure, partners with trade compliance and customs brokers, and resolves shipment exceptions. The role also manages transportation costs and reporting, supports change management, handles transportation insurance claims, and coaches and develops coordinators and analysts. Worley is a global energy, chemicals and resources company headquartered in Australia. It provides consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services across the project lifecycle, including operations and decommissioning. The company describes its culture as focused on belonging, connection, innovation, diversity, inclusion and respectful collaboration, and highlights work supporting the transition to low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project logistics or transportation experience, including at least 4 years in international freight.
Hands-on experience with all major modes: ocean freight (FCL and LCL), tug and barge, air, truckload, LTL, rail, heavy lift and intermodal.
Working knowledge of Incoterms, bills of lading, air waybills, commercial invoices and packing lists.
Working knowledge of U.S. tariff programs, including HTS classification, country of origin, Section 301, Section 232 and AD/CVD.
Understanding of how duty layers, entry timing and changes in origin affect landed cost.
Experience working with a licensed customs broker and with CBP entry processes and tariff analysis.
Strong knowledge of global trade lanes, port congestion, canal restrictions and carrier alliance behavior.
A proven record of managing carrier contracts and negotiating rates.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with a transportation management system (TMS).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain tariff impacts to non-experts.

Nice To Haves

ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Own daily freight planning and execution across ocean, air, truck, rail and intermodal, including heavy-lift operations, tug-and-barge services, drayage and final-mile delivery.
Select and manage carriers, freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers; conduct RFQs, negotiate contracts and ensure providers meet regional standards and procedures.
Track freight rates, capacity and fuel costs, and determine when to lock in contract rates or use the spot market.
Review sourcing and routing decisions for duty impact, flag high-risk lanes and model landed costs before bookings are made.
Partner with Trade Compliance and customs brokers on classification, country of origin, valuation and entry accuracy.
Resolve shipment delays, holds, examinations, demurrage and detention; identify root causes and implement fixes.
Manage the transportation budget, audit freight invoices and report cost variances.
Apply knowledge of change management processes.
Navigate transportation regulatory limits related to damage claims and transportation insurance claims.
Build KPI reports and present results to leadership in plain language.
Coach and develop coordinators and analysts, set clear goals and hold the team accountable.