Job Overview
Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for overall logistics, warehouse and inventory control activities by overseeing activities of all personnel working in the department to ensure customer satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the activities of staff including training, employee development, performance evaluation, hiring decisions, and the establishment of goals and performance objectives for assigned department.
Provide continual evaluation of department processes, methods, and activities to assure the most effective use of resources and equipment.
Manage budget and expenditures.
Oversee all outbound customer and branch shipments with various departments.
Ensure accurate completion of all applicable import and export documentation, such as commercial invoices, packing invoices and any other customers documentation required.
Communicate directly with customer’s traffic department to ensure their transportation requirements are met.
Coordinate with the appropriate department inbound and outbound transportation on purchased items and items requiring outside processing.
Negotiate inbound and outbound freight rates with domestic carriers and international freight forwarders.
Oversee all domestic and international shipments.
Maintain favorable contracts with all modes of transport.
Arrange transportation services to meet needs of customers and production schedules.
Perform other work-related tasks as required as assigned.
Comply with all NOV Company, departmental and HSE procedures and policies.
Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities
Monitoring and controlling inventory integrity.
Maintain product identification, location, and lot code accuracy.
Perform ongoing inventory analysis and propose, design, and implement systems to achieve inventory goals by reducing overall levels, including identifying obsolete and slow-moving stock.
Research inventory discrepancies.
Work with internal stakeholders to resolve inventory problems in a timely manner.
Issue job assignments to employees and evaluate employee’s performance.
Managing the warehousing activity to support overall supply chain function
Developing and maintaining departmental work instructions for all tasks
Manage domestic and international shipments from end to end in accordance with Global Logistics processes and company policy
Utilize a multitude of systems and applications to obtain and input data, process shipments, run reports and research information
Continuously improve department operations through the use of lean enterprise practices.
Coordinate regulatory requirements as defined by importing and exporting countries in liaison with compliance team members
Collaborate with other departments (operations, sales, project management, procurement, compliance) to ensure seamless execution of shipments and delivery of services
Resolve quality, service or cost issues in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service
Prepare and report metrics
Maintain complete shipment records and participate in compliance audits
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management
Metric Accountabilities
Inventory Turns
On-Time Delivery
Cycle Count Accuracy
Education & Experience Qualifications
Bachelor’s/MBA degree with minimum 10years relevant working experience in Warehousing & Logistics.
Minimum 3 years of related managerial experience is required.
Certification on Warehouse management and inventory control is preferred.
Experience with using ERP system is mandatory. Knowledge of Oracle is preferred.
English speaking and writing needs to at a proficient level.
Must be familiar with compliance/commercial terms/ formats /rules
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products. Advance excel certification is preferred
Behavioral Competencies
Demonstrates strong ownership of responsibilities and accountability for achieving department objectives and company goals.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with excellent problem-solving and analytical ability. Approaches problems systematically, leveraging data and insights to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
Communicates clearly and proactively, fostering teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and transparency to achieve shared objectives.
Efficiently plans and prioritizes tasks, managing multiple projects and resources to meet deadlines and company standards.
Anticipates stakeholder needs to create strong inter departmental relationships and ensures timely and accurate information flow to support customer satisfaction.
Responds effectively to changing priorities, project dynamics, and business environments with flexibility and a positive attitude.
Technical Competencies
Knowledge of Import/Export Compliance and Shipping Terms
Knowledge of Inventory Management and control
Working experience on ERP system warehouse and inventory control module.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Source: Company Career page