Sr Specialist Supply Chain Management - Logistics Mgr - Houston, TX

What You Will Do

• Lead, develop, and execute enterprise-wide logistics category strategies and standards that support both Operations and Project business objectives.
• Partner with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to understand evolving business requirements and align logistics strategies accordingly.
• Drive strategic logistics initiatives that support operational excellence, capital projects, and business expansion opportunities across the enterprise.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, emerging technologies, and peer benchmarks to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and value creation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and management of pricing, terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Project teams to optimize logistics networks, improve supply chain performance, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including monitoring key dates, handling renewals, and updating terms or amendments as needed.
• Support network optimization and logistics efficiency initiatives (e.g., improving routes, consolidating shipments) in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and corporate governance requirements while supporting business continuity and contract utilization initiatives.
• Drive contract utilization with implementation plans, metrics, reporting, and structured lookbacks to reduce leakage.

Who You Are

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience in logistics, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Additional years of related experience is required for candidates that do not possess a University degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of logistics and transportation operations, including freight management, warehousing, distribution, and expediting best practices.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills with the ability to influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience utilizing ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities with a focus on delivering business results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and complex projects.
• Professional supply chain designations (SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of transportation regulations, carrier rates, tariffs, and logistics compliance requirements are considered assets.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job Category

Logistics

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience in logistics, sourcing, or supply chain management. Additional years of related experience is required for candidates that do not possess a University degree. Demonstrated knowledge of logistics and transportation operations, including freight management, warehousing, distribution, and expediting best practices. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills with the ability to influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels. Experience utilizing ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities with a focus on delivering business results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and complex projects. Professional supply chain designations (SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of transportation regulations, carrier rates, tariffs, and logistics compliance requirements are considered assets.