Lead Logistics Coordinator

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.
- Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect._
- Mission_:
Manage the logístical strategy and flow of In-Line Inspection (ILI) tools, consumable inventory, and support equipment with excellence to accomplish customer schedule, maintenance schedule, and cost management objectives. Executes service asset and inventory management strategies at local opera

tions center.
- Accountabilities_:
Logistics (30%)
- Ensures logístical practicality and successful movement of tools and equipment to and from various Service Centers
- Coordinates inbound and outbound logístical operations including inventory management, and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products.
- Actively manages planning and communication flow to reduce inventory and shipping costs,
- Controls the commercial impact of the complete range of activities from sourcing, purchasing, and optimizing inventory levels.
- Administers an effective system that meets TDW’s inventory control needs through efficient transportation of component parts and/or finished goods.
- Executes reverse logistics procedures for returning assets and inventory parts to headquarters or suppliers,

Inventory Control (30%)
- Ensures that inventories are secure, properly identified and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
- Maintains controls over various types of inventories (e.g., raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods)
- Conducts physical cycle inventory counts and reconciles results with inventory records,
- Conduct analyses of inventory levels, and coordinates with production and sales requirements.
- Ensures that quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct
- Establishes emergency/alternative suppliers for machining/modification services and consumable inventory,

Import/Export (20%)
- Administers the efficient and economical movement of goods (e.g., materials, products, equipment) across international borders in accordance with organizational policies and in compliance with relevant local, country, and international customs laws and processes
- Prepares, reviews, approves, and maintains files for import/export documents such as customs declarations, a PO (purchase order), packing list, commercial invoice, SLI (shippers’ letter of instruction), SED (shipper’s export declaration), BOL (bill of lading), AWB (airway bill), IC (import certificate), etc. required for the lawful completion of import/export activities.
- Ensures that commercial and sales invoices are accurate in accordance with physical shipment and customer’s SLI, quantities, value of goods, country of origin, and other regulatory requirements.
- Serves as an import/export liaison for international customers/subsidiaries, distribution, procurement, planning, manufacturing, intercompany finance, regulatory and import/export compliance functions.
- issuing and tracking of Intercompany Purchase Order

Purchasing (20%)
- Conducting research on potential material or products, vendors, and services, and comparing price and quality to ensure the best deal.
- Ensure all purchase requests are checked for compliance with TDW policies and procedures.
- Process procurement service requests and purchase requisitions in a timely manner
- Issue, receive and invoice the purchases orders for requisitions of goods and services through AX system
- Track orders and ensure goods are received on time
- Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
- Manage all communication with all vendors and track all orders and resolve any issues on same
- Identify procurement processes to be improved or made more efficient

knowledge, skills & abilities required
- Engineering, Technical, or Business Bachelor’s degree, preferred,
- High School Diploma and equivalent experience, required,
- At least 4 years of experience in logistics or planning, required,
- At least 4 years of experience in inventory management, required,
- At least 1 years of experience coordinating international shipments, preferred,
- At least 3 years of experience in the pipeline industry, preferred,
- Process improvement experience, such as 6 Sigma / Theory of Constraints methodologies, preferred,
- High propensity to take initiative and drive problem resolution,
- Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and execute,
- Ability to work with teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment,
- High degree of comfort working with team members located in other states and countries and utilizing Skype Video, IM, and conference calls,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills,
- Intermediate-Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. Pivot Tables/Charts, VLOOKUP, INDEX), preferred,
- Must be willing to carry a