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Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Contract Length: 6+ Months

Location:Houston TX 77002

Hybrid (4 days on site/ 1 day remote)

The Logistics Specialist provides strategic and operational logistics support for global exploration drilling campaigns. The role is responsible for logistics planning, contracting, asset and materials management, and ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution across marine, aviation, shorebase, and land transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain logistics plans to support global exploration well campaigns
• Provide logistics input to project planning, risk assessments, and execution strategies
• Contract, manage, and oversee logistics service providers (shorebase, marine, aviation, and land transport)
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual, safety, and operational requirements
• Manage materials and inventory, ensuring availability, traceability, and proper handling across the supply chain
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics to optimize storage capacity and minimize operational delays
• Support assurance activities including peer reviews, audits, and implementation of best practices
• Act as a focal point for logistics coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners (including multi-company partners)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (or relevant experience)
• Experience managing and overseeing logistics providers across shorebase, marine, aviation, and land transport
• Experience in logistics operations within oil & gas, energy, or offshore environments
• Proven capability in logistics planning, contractor management, and materials management
• Working knowledge of marine, aviation, and land transportation logistics

Preferred Experience

• Experience in oil and gas exploration
• Experience with offshore drilling or completions operations
• Experience working with international suppliers and multi-company project teams

Key Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Stakeholder engagement capability
• Commercial awareness and cost management discipline
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-disciplinary, global environments
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Strong communication skills

Role Expectations

• Support logistics planning, contracting, and materials management across exploration projects
• Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective logistics execution
• Coordinate across internal teams, service providers, and external partners
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Performance Measurement

• Meeting established timelines for assessments, contract awards, and execution
• Effective logistics planning and execution performance

Additional Notes

• Role responsibilities vary based on project phase (planning, contractor evaluation, operations support, materials management)
• Requires ability to multitask across multiple logistics functions
• Role involves evaluating logistics options, supporting operations, and overseeing materials management processes