Logistics Specialist

We are SLB 
At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that's been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world's greatest balancing act — how to simultaneously reduce emissions while meeting the world's growing energy demands. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond, this, For a balanced planet.  
In our Core, Digital and New Energy operations, we look for innovating gas solutions to decarbonize the industry, scaling digital solutions to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency, accelerating the energy transition by developing technology to create new energy systems of tomorrow.

Our Purpose : Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Our Position: We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
Our Values:   People, technology, and Performance are the key to be our cultural compass.

What Will You Do

The Logistics Specialist is responsible to manage and coordinate the domestic or international movement of assets, products, and materials upon the request of the Business Line. They optimize equipment utilization, select the most cost-effective routings and MoTs and plan / book these shipments with approved carriers and 3PLs, comply with the selection of preferred contracted carriers or internal fleet, and secure delivery as per the established service level.

- Be the BL's logistics focal point for their logistics movements.
- Validate transport requests and required delivery dates for a defined geographic region or lane(s) to achieve on-time delivery.
- Prepare equipment load plans per planning standard operating procedures to maximize rental and call-out equipment utilization.
- Leverage planning and use rate checker tools to achieve competitive costs by applying preferred contracted rates.
- Plan effective shipment/truck routings, leverage consolidation/cargo optimization, and maximize backload opportunities to drive down costs where possible.
- Monitor shipment execution, track shipment movements and manage deviations with our logistics suppliers while keep internal stakeholders updated.
- Manage weekly fixed schedules and regional milk runs.
- Issue work orders before each move with associated cost approvals.
- Identify logistics network improvement projects or opportunities.
- Ensure full compliance of transports with the international transport regulations.
- Monitor cargo moves status and performances and investigates deviations.
- Implement proactive and corrective measures combined with appropriate communication when early warning signs of deviation are detected.
- Assess carrier performance with respect to on-time delivery and on-time pickup.
- Manage international or domestic logistics movements ensuring compliance with Schlumberger policies and processes as well as local regulations including but not limited to finance, personnel, LTC guidelines and QHSE.
- Ensure proper storage of electronic documents in the system.
- Act as the interface with the Import/Export Teams and assure smooth communication flow between parties.
- Participate in the performance analysis meeting.
- Monitor and capture logistics milestone data in the business system.
- Report any deviation in QUEST and follow up on action plan to ensure continuous improvement on service quality.
- Obtain the necessary freight cost approval from the Business line representatives and shortlist offers from Freight Forwarders in the bidding system.

Logistics Specialist can report into a Logistics Manager or Logistics Supervisor at GeoUnit or SCC (LCT or DSC) based on the specific location of the role.

Education

Bachelor's degree in:

- Logistics, Supply Chain Management
- International Business / Foreign Trade
- Industrial Engineering

Experience

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in international logistics and transportation operations.
- Previous experience working for a Freight Forwarder, 4PL, or multinational logistics organization is strongly preferred.
- Solid experience coordinating:
- Import and export operations
- Freight procurement and carrier coordination
- Freight cost management and invoicing validation
- Proven experience managing international shipments across multiple transportation modes

- Demonstrated ability to interact directly with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills

- Advanced knowledge of: International transportation and logistics operations
- Import and export regulations
- Incoterms 2020
- Air, Ocean, Road, and Courier transportation processes

- Strong shipment visibility and transportation management skills.
- Ability to analyze logistics data and drive operational improvements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Pivot Tables
- Advanced formulas
- Dashboards and reporting

- Experience with transportation and ERP systems such as (nice to have) SAP
- Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)
- TMS platforms
- Freight forwarding systems

Language Requirements

- English: Advanced level (B2-C1 minimum), both written and verbal. to interact with global stakeholders
- Spanish: Native or fluent

Soft Skills & Competencies

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal customers.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to managing transportation exceptions, delays, and operational risks.
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international logistics environment while maintaining high attention to detail and ownership.
- Experience supporting logistics operations across Latin America, including imports, exports, customs clearance, and multimodal transportation.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with involvement in process optimization initiatives and the ability to identify opportunities to improve service, cost, and operational performance.

SLB offers equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

SLB ofrece igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Los Solicitantes cualificadoes son considerados sin distincion de raza, color, religion, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad de genero, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad u otras caracteristicas protegidas por la ley.