Regional Logistics Manager – Americas at National Oilwell Varco

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Execution, Transportation Management Systems, Team Leadership, Project Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Operations, Exception Management, Carrier Management, Freight Forwarding, Operational Performance, Stakeholder Management, Cost Optimization, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, International Shipping, Resource Planning

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

NOV is seeking a Regional Logistics Manager to lead logistics execution across the Americas as part of our Global Logistics Center (GLC). This role is responsible for overseeing a high-performing Regional Logistics Center (RLC), managing both day-to-day transportation operations and complex, project-based logistics. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate brings deep operational experience, strong team leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while partnering across regions and functions. Key Responsibilities • Lead regional logistics operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time delivery across all transportation modes • Manage a team of Transportation Planners within a TMS environment, driving execution performance, exception management, and continuous improvement initiatives • Oversee a Project Specialist team responsible for large, complex, and high-risk shipments, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution • Serve as a working manager by directly supporting transportation execution activities, including shipment planning, issue resolution, and management of critical loads as needed • Maintain consistent operational performance during peak periods, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cycles • Act as the primary escalation point for critical shipments, service disruptions, and transportation-related issues • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team with strong accountability, collaboration, and execution focus • Partner with internal stakeholders across supply chain, operations, procurement, and business units to support customer requirements and business objectives • Manage relationships with NOV-designated carriers, freight forwarders, and customer-selected logistics providers to ensure service reliability and performance • Collaborate with regional and global logistics leadership to implement transportation strategies and standardize operational best practices • Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on transportation cost optimization, service enhancement, and operational efficiency • Utilize transportation systems, reporting tools, and operational data insights to support decision-making and improve overall logistics performance Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations • Proven leadership experience both on-site and remote managing execution teams in a low volume, high mix environment • Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) • Experience in global logistics operations, including managing complex and project-based logistics involving oversized, international, and mission-critical shipments. • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines. Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field • Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or energy sectors

Responsibilities

Lead regional logistics operations across the Americas, overseeing both day-to-day transportation and complex project-based shipments. Manage teams of Transportation Planners and Project Specialists to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery.