Logistics Specialist

About the role

The Logistics Specialist manages and coordinates the domestic or international movement of assets, products and materials on behalf of the Business Line. As the logistics focal point for the Business Line, they plan and book shipments with approved carriers and 3PLs, optimise equipment utilisation and ensure deliveries meet agreed service levels.

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 truck routings, consolidate cargo, maximise backloads and monitor shipment execution, tracking movements and managing deviations with suppliers.
• 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, take part 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.