Briarlake Partners is a supply chain focused recruiting firm. We are working with a midsize industrial services company based in Houston, TX. Our client is searching for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations, including inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and travel. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient crew travel, receipt, storage and distribution of goods, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction. Our client requires being in the office (Energy Corridor area) three days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Lead specific regional / global projects to improve inventory management practices (e.g. global usage of excess inventory, blanking strategies, consignment)
- Develop KPIs / metrics for global supply chain and procurement operations management
- Develop reports to ensure the on-going visibility of financial metrics for all supply chain functions
- Undertake specific cost reduction improvement projects while developing a pipeline of new opportunities
- Assist with management, planning and coordinating logistics operations including inbound and outbound shipments both domestically and internationally.
- Manage relationships with carriers freight forwarders, and third-party logistic providers.
- Track and report key logistics metrics (e.g. deliver times, freight costs, cost savings, carrier performance.
- Requests quotes for arrange and coordinate both domestic and international shipments as requested by operations and project management personnel.
- Responds to logistics and import/export compliance related inquiries from operations and project management personnel.
- Collaborate with suppliers, port agencies, and partners to ensure timely, safe, and effective deployment of materials, spare parts, and equipment required for operations/ service lines requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Supervises team of up to 5 people that are direct reports to coordinates activities ensuring on time delivery of project critical equipment.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the supply chain team, ensuring alignment with Regional and Global goals.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration between logistics, travel, warehouse, and compliance teams to drive operational excellence.
- Experience with Crew Travel, domestic and international logistics expertise, and warehouse management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
- 7 years or more in logistics management, including import/export across the Americas.
- Proven leadership of cross-functional supply chain teams in international settings.
- Expertise in crew travel, domestic/international logistics, and warehouse operations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret technical and regulatory materials.
- Proficient in MS Office and other software applications.
- Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.