Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Develop and lead the BU’s Supply Chain Risk Framework, identifying vulnerabilities across suppliers, logistics, and inventory networks.
•    Conduct regular risk assessments for geopolitical, financial, capacity, and supply continuity threats.
•    Build and maintain risk mitigation playbooks for single-source suppliers, long-lead materials, and critical path products.
•    Lead cross-functional response planning for major disruptions (e.g., tariffs, freight constraints, or regulatory shifts).
•    Partner with Procurement and Product Line teams to qualify alternate sources, negotiate continuity agreements, and strengthen supplier performance.
•    Drive supplier segmentation and risk scoring based on financial health, quality, lead time, and dependency.
•    Support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and make-vs-buy analyses for high-impact commodities.
•    Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure sourcing strategies align with business objectives and cost reduction targets.
•    Implement supplier performance management processes and facilitate structured business reviews.
•    Review and optimize planning parameters (safety stock, lead time, reorder points, MRP settings) to balance supply and demand.
•    Lead initiatives to improve inventory health, minimizing excess, obsolescence, and shortages.
•    Implement and maintain KPI dashboards that track performance across OBES, OTD, PPV, Freight, Turns, Accuracy, and exposure to volatility.
•    Facilitate monthly Supply Chain Performance Reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
•    Participate in S&OP to align inventory, production, and supply strategies with demand forecasts.
•    Establish standards, processes, and decision tools that ensure transparency and control across the supply chain.
•    Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on digital enablement, data integrity, and operational scalability.
•    Maintain stewardship for Supply Chain best practices and ensure compliance with NOV policies and HSE requirements.
•    Partner with IT and Data Analytics teams to enhance ERP and reporting capabilities.
•    Mentor and coach Supply Chain leaders and analysts to strengthen organizational capability and analytical maturity.
•    Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring all material handling and logistics operations comply with NOV’s HSE standards.
•    Conduct periodic safety and risk audits, ensuring proactive mitigation of workplace hazards.
•    Foster a high-performance culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and learning.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
•    Ensure full compliance with NOV Company policies and HSE procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
•    Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering) is preferred and may substitute for some experience.
•    10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operations, or Engineering, ideally within industrial manufacturing, energy, or oilfield equipment environments.
•    Demonstrated success leading strategic supply chain or risk management initiatives across global networks or multi-site operations.
•    10+ years of leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and driving organizational change.
•    Proven track record of using data-driven decision-making to improve cost, delivery, and risk performance.
•    Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and analytics tools (Excel, Power BI) is required.
•    Hands-on experience implementing continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
•    Proven ability to develop, monitor, and act on KPI dashboards related to supply chain health and performance.  

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
•    Excellent communicator; able to translate strategy into action
•    Proven team leader and mentor; builds capability in others
•    Collaborative and effective across functional boundaries
•    Promotes accountability and continuous improvement
•    Analytical and critical thinker; uses data to drive decisions
•    Relentless problem solver with a systems perspective
•    Comfortable with ambiguity; anticipates and mitigates risks
•    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Prioritizes effectively in complex environments
•    Maintains focus on operational excellence and measurable outcomes
•    Passionate learner with curiosity for new approaches
•    Adapts quickly to change in a dynamic global supply chain
•    Seeks feedback and leverages lessons learned for continuous improvement