Logistics Specialist

About the role

Schlumberger is looking for a Logistics Specialist to act as the focal point for the Business Line's logistics movements. The role manages and coordinates domestic or international movement of assets, products and materials, optimizes equipment utilization and selects cost-effective routings and modes of transport, and books shipments with approved carriers and 3PLs. The specialist reports to a Logistics Manager or Logistics Supervisor depending on location.

Key responsibilities

• Validate transport requests and delivery dates for a defined region or lane to achieve on-time delivery.
• Prepare equipment load plans and use planning and use-rate checker tools to apply preferred contracted rates.
• Plan shipment and truck routings, consolidate cargo, and maximize backload opportunities.
• Monitor shipment execution, track movements, manage deviations with suppliers and keep internal stakeholders informed.
• Manage weekly fixed schedules and regional milk runs, and issue work orders with cost approvals.
• Assess carrier performance on on-time delivery and pickup, and investigate deviations with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with international transport regulations, Schlumberger policies, local regulations and QHSE requirements, and proper storage of electronic documents.
• Act as interface with Import/Export teams, participate in performance analysis meetings, and report QUEST deviations with follow-up.
• Shortlist freight forwarder offers in the bidding system and obtain freight cost approval from Business Line representatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 to 6 years of logistics experience.
• Keen knowledge of international shipping, the global route map and sea, road and air shipments across the MENA region.
• Experience handling hazardous cargo is mandatory; IMDG certification is an added advantage.