Logistics Advisor

Position: Logistics Advisor / Specialist / PlannerLocation: Houston, TXSummary:The Logistics Advisor / Specialist / Planner provides strategic and operational logistics support for global exploration drilling campaigns. This role is responsible for end-to-end logistics planning, contracting, asset and materials management, and ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution across marine, aviation, shorebase, and land transport operations. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, service providers, and multi-company partners to support execution, assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.Job Duties:Logistics Planning & ExecutionDevelop and maintain comprehensive logistics plans to support global exploration well campaigns.Provide logistics input to project planning, risk assessments, and execution strategies in alignment with Client procedures and industry best practices.Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities to optimize storage capacity, vessel and aircraft utilization, and minimize operational delays.Contractor & Service Provider ManagementContract, manage, and oversee logistics service providers, including shorebase, marine, aviation, and land transportation providers.Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, safety standards, and operational requirements.Support continuous improvement initiatives with logistics contractors to enhance safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.Materials & Asset ManagementManage materials and inventory to ensure availability, traceability, and proper handling throughout the supply chain.Oversee asset utilization and logistics-related equipment to support drilling operations effectively.Assurance & Stakeholder CoordinationSupport assurance activities such as peer reviews, audits, and implementation of logistics best practices.Act as a focal point for logistics coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners, including international and national operating partners.Collaborate across multi-disciplinary and multi-company teams to support safe and efficient operations.Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.Experience in logistics operations within oil & gas, energy, or offshore environments.Demonstrated capability in logistics planning, contractor management, and materials management.Working knowledge of marine, aviation, and land transportation logistics.Experience supporting offshore drilling or completions operations is preferred.Experience working with international suppliers and multi-company project teams is preferred.Strong planning, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.Commercial awareness with a disciplined approach to cost management.Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-disciplinary, global environments.Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.