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Supply Chain Manager

National Oilwell Varco

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Houston, TX
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee full supply chain lifecycle from sourcing and procurement to distribution and delivery.
  • Manage domestic and international supplier relationships, including pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Manage and coordinate the activities of staff including training, employee development, performance evaluations, hiring decisions and the establishment of goals and performance objectives for assigned departments.
  • Manage assigned NCRs on a timely basis 
  • Implement and monitor strategies that align with seasonal demands & market trends.
  • Utilize supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) to forecast demand, track shipments, and monitor performance metrics.
  • Develop contingency plans for delayed shipments and coordinate alternative solutions.
  • Assess and compare vendors using cost, quality, reliability, and scalability as key evaluation metrics.
  • Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and waste through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate complex, multi-supplier shipments to align with production schedules and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Estimate supply chain budgets and timelines for new product launches, client onboarding, or scaling efforts.
  • Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.