Logistics Specialist

Our Client, Schlumberger, are currently looking for a Logistics Specialist on a permanent basis at their Stonehouse Technology Centre (GL10 3SX).

**Location**:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK.

Stonehouse Technology Centre (SHTC) is the SLB drilling Centre of Excellence. It supports SLB through innovative engineering and quality-driven manufacturing, with portfolio emphasis on rotary steerable systems, Measurement While Drilling tools, Specialised Measurement tools and Rechargeable Batteries for Downhole use, and power source products.

Over 300 employees work in SHTC's modern, fit-for-purpose building in scenic Gloucestershire. The facility was constructed to handle future demand for PowerDrive tools with an efficient workflow that ensures assembled tools are extensively and rigorously tested before delivery. On site, tools can be monitored using state of-the-art hardware and connectivity that link SHTC to all field locations.

SHTC continues Research & Development investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.

**Job Summary**:
Logistics specialist will be the key contact at SHTC for all matters related to movement of goods into and out of the Centre.

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Be the Centre logistics focal point. In this role, manage the movement requests coming from Vendors, Centre internal functions and Worldwide customer locations.
- For incoming shipments, validate and Greenlight commercial invoices.
- Be responsible for ensuring all import and export duty tariff codes and DG status are correctly applied to incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Monitor shipment execution, track shipment movements and manage deviations with our logistics suppliers while keep internal stakeholders updated.
- Issue Broker clearance instructions for goods clearance at the border.
- For outgoing shipments, obtain competitive quotes for by reaching out to approved vendors.
- Ensure full compliance of transports with the international transport regulations.
- Manage international or domestic logistics movements ensuring compliance with Schlumberger policies and processes as well as local regulations including but not limited to finance, personnel and QHSE.
- Ensure proper storage of electronic documents in the system.
- Coordinate with TCC team for any issues identified with regards to shipment from customs point of view.
- Complete Import and Export declaration documents electronically to CDS
- Complete FSD at end of each month electronically to CDS
- Complete BOD at end of throughput period.
- Identify improvement projects or opportunities.

**Qualification**:

- Experience in similar role

**Competencies**:

- Good and Clear communication skills to interact with Freight forwarders, Vendors, internal stake holders and Clients worldwide.
- Good Time management skills
- Ability to prioritize work at hand and multitask if needed.
- Attention to detail.
- High sense of responsibility and accountability as the job involves dealing with government declarations

**What we can offer you**:
Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance.

Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.