Supply Planner Analyst optimizing supply chain processes, managing inventory and collaborating with teams at Solventum. Requires a bachelor's degree and experience in supply chain planning.
About the role
- Project Supply Chain Logistics Lead in Houston overseeing logistics for complex capital projects. Requires deep supply chain expertise in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the project logistics execution strategy, including multimodal transportation plans, risk assessments, and sequencing.
- Lead logistics route surveys and logistics studies; define methodologies, scopes of work, and deliverables for external logistics study providers.
- Model freight flows, identify delivery constraints, and establish muster/laydown locations, consolidation points, and delivery models for high‑volume capital projects.
- Optimize total landed cost through bundling, consolidation, routing strategies, and Incoterms selection.
- Manage all customs compliance activities including classification, documentation, special permits, temporary imports, and coordination with customs brokers.
- Oversee preparation and accuracy of commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and regulatory documents needed for export/import clearance.
- Engage with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (or international authorities) to resolve escalations, holds, or regulatory matters.
- Lead execution of breakbulk, containerized, heavy‑haul, barge, rail, and over‑the‑road transportation.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders for booking, scheduling, marine surveys, chartering vessels/barges, and overseeing cargo operations.
- Ensure proper preservation, packing, handling, and transport compliance, including heavy-lift rigging requirements and load-securement standards.
- Monitor transportation milestones, track logistics KPIs, and proactively mitigate schedule threats.
- Develop contracting strategies for freight forwarders, customs brokers, marine surveyors, trucking companies, heavy‑haul contractors, and logistics service providers.
- Negotiate and manage logistics service agreements, ensuring terms address liabilities, transit risk, insurance, demurrage, free time, and performance KPIs.
- Ensure timely placement of logistics-related POs aligned with project schedules.
- Lead and mentor project logistics coordinators; establish clear execution routines, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Drive alignment with procurement, engineering, construction, suppliers, and site materials management to ensure seamless logistics execution.
- Facilitate project logistics meetings, reporting, and dashboards, including look-ahead schedules and exception management.
- Implement logistics HSE requirements including journey management, cargo securement checks, equipment certification, and route risk assessments.
- Ensure cargo insurance coverage is placed appropriately and manage claims related to transit damage or delays.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics planning, execution, and supplier performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
- 10+ years of logistics experience in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, EPC/EPCM, or large capital project environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing international shipments, heavy-lift operations, and complex multimodal execution.
- Strong understanding of Incoterms, export/import regulations, and global trade compliance practices.
- Experience in developing and managing logistics budgets, forecasts, and cost-control mechanisms.
- Prior experience leading teams in a project-driven environment.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance and per diem are not available
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