Senior Logistics Specialist

Role Summary

This role involves managing the comprehensive logistics and supply chain operations for international shipments, inventory control, procurement, and customs compliance. The position is suited for a senior professional with extensive experience in logistics, particularly within industrial, oil & gas, or industrial services sectors. Responsibilities include coordinating inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring regulatory adherence, and optimizing inventory and transportation costs to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities Oversee the movement and transportation of tools, equipment, and inventory between service centers and customer locations. Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation planning and inventory management. Optimize logistics processes to reduce inventory carrying costs and transportation expenses. Manage reverse logistics activities, including asset returns and inventory disposition. Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct cycle counts, and reconcile discrepancies.

Administer international movement of goods, ensuring compliance with local, U.S., and international customs regulations. Prepare and review import/export documentation such as customs declarations, commercial invoices, and bills of lading. Serve as the primary liaison between customs authorities, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Source materials and services, manage vendor relationships, and implement procurement process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, service, purchasing, and logistics to meet operational goals.

• Oversee the movement and transportation of tools, equipment, and inventory between service centers and customer locations.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation planning and inventory management.
• Optimize logistics processes to reduce inventory carrying costs and transportation expenses.
• Manage reverse logistics activities, including asset returns and inventory disposition.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct cycle counts, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Administer international movement of goods, ensuring compliance with local, U.S., and international customs regulations.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation such as customs declarations, commercial invoices, and bills of lading.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customs authorities, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Source materials and services, manage vendor relationships, and implement procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, service, purchasing, and logistics to meet operational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred; high school diploma with relevant experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or planning, with a focus on inventory management.
• At least 5 years of experience coordinating international shipping and import/export operations.
• Experience in pipeline, oil & gas, or industrial services industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory control, procurement, and customs compliance.
• Valid Mexican Customs Broker License (Patente Aduanal) required, with expertise in Mexican customs regulations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, database management, and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize in demanding environments.
• Willing to respond to urgent after-hours and weekend needs via company cell phone.

Publishing Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000 annually

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between office and remote work.

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