Logistics Advisor (1940) - Temporary

Performs activities, analyses and process enhancements related to company warehousing, cargo handling. Supply Chain and Logistics operations. Analyses and process enhancements involve a range of Supply Chain activities including but not limited to: imports, receiving, vendor issue reconciliation, ERP transactions, and labeling, packing, hazmat processing, documenting, and exporting company materials.

Primarily serves Aramco Americas Company (AACO) and Saudi Aramco (SAO) with periodic assistance to affiliated Aramco entities (e.g. AAC), primarily in the Americas (North and South America) with periodic assistance to other Out of Kingdom (OOK) offices (e.g. AOC). Coordinates the efficient and compliant movement of company materials including import of company materials from suppliers and export to/from Saudi Arabia and other locations. Key Scope Components: Works within on-time parameters and performance targets set by Procurement & Logistics (P&L) Department.

• Coordinates the efficient and compliant export of company materials, including but not limited to mode of transport, carrier selection, and rate comparisons.
• Performs Logistics transactions within company ERP system (SAP). Verifies accuracy of shipping
• documents/cargo and coordinates necessary adjustments and system fixes where needed.
• Prepares reports and presentations by generating and compiling data from various sources into
• detailed worksheets, presentations, and databases. Performs analysis and tasks required to support exports throughout the Americas.
• Assists with developing and maintaining data and systems for managing and reconciling transportation costs/ spend. Evaluates Logistics/ Transportation service providers and spends to quantify current state costs. 
• Models, analyzes and recommends optimal delivery terms and routing for company purchases.
• Researches and recommends logistics/transportation scenarios most achievable and advantageous to the enterprise for current and future state supply chain operations.
• Coordinates with key stake holders to help develop plans to implement strategies and supply chain optimization deliverables. Works with company team(s) on various Logistics/Supply Chain process improvement and automation initiatives. Utilizes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvements to various systems applications including SAP, Windows-based word processing/spreadsheet programs, vendor applications (e.g. freight payment/ TMS systems) and reconciliation platforms (e.g. CASS).
• Assists with recommending and implementing Logistics and Supply Chain training opportunities.
• May perform cargo movements and/or inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Additional licenses/certifications (e.g. Customs broker license).
• Hazmat certification (all modes) preferred.
• Understand and apply various regulations including dangerous good and international trade regulations.
• Ability to analyze various factors, and use good judgement to make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Proficient with business software applications.
• Typically, at least ten (10) years of progressive, advanced experience in cargo handling, warehousing, distribution, logistics or supply chain. Typically, at least eight (8) years international logistics experience.
• ERP systems experience. (SAP and ERP system enhancements experience preferred).
• Varied experience (including oil and gas) preferred.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in English.