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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

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