Supply Chain Specialist

**About NOV and Rig Technologies**
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and safety and reduce the environmental impact of oil and gas operations.
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. With a long history of manufacturing advanced drilling equipment packages—think top drives, iron roughnecks, drawworks, BOPs, and risers—as well as complete land rigs, we’re constantly working to solve our customers’ operational challenges. We’re designing new technology and robotics that deliver increased automation; expanding our training offerings to help our partners close the industry’s generational gap; and developing smarter, more advanced drilling solutions for all types of land and offshore environments.
We’re continually pushing our standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions worldwide. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.
NOV Rig - Aftermarket is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team at Rua Piloto Rommel Oliveira Garcia, 1357, Bellavista - Imboassica, Macaé, Brazil. Primary responsibilities of this role include:
**JOB DUTIES**
- Analyze current and historical data for project part requirements, scheduling plans, sourcing, warehousing, production, and deliveries to identify trends and create effective action plans.
- Create periodic part forecasts for internal and external customers using qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods to plan demand effectively.
- Analyze, monitor, and report supply-demand imbalance to develop strategies to ensure steady and time-phased materials supply.
- Analyze, direct, and report OES (obsolescence, excess, and surplus) inventory allocation to aftermarket projects.
- Review global reports to identify options for OES usage.
- Collaborate with Production Planning Control (PPC) analysts and procurement/ purchasing teams at NOV Rig Technologies Manufacturing and Spares groups to ensure the ERP data integrity necessary for effective materials planning.
- Predict delivery dates for upcoming projects to support planning and scheduling teams.
- Actively support materials sourcing/purchasing teams in analyzing vendor on-time delivery performance and developing optimal sourcing strategies.
- Develop qualitative and quantitative strategies to optimize the reorder quantities and safety stock levels.
- Analyze cost variances and lead times of inventory stock items to report their impact on project margins, operating profit, and on-time delivery performance.
- Report inventory level status (quantity and valuation) periodically to the aftermarket management and determine strategies to optimize inventory levels for effective working capital management.
- Identify potential “dead” inventory to scrap to help manage working capital.
- Evaluate market dynamics and insights by working with operations managers to determine future customer demand and take actions for preparedness.
- Support the development of improved end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Provide training, leadership, and procedural documentation to ensure system discipline.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in supply chain management/engineering, industrial engineering, operation research preferred, or equivalent experience
- APICS CPIM, CSCP certification preferred, or in process
- Experience with supply chain management and execution
- Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience preferred
**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimal travel required (less than 5%, internationally)
**BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**
- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal
- Customer-focused
- Organized and structured
- Process documentation orientated
- Results-driven and accountable
- Ability to manage conflict
**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**
- In-depth knowledge of quantitative analytics
- Working knowledge of ERP Supply Chain Planning and Execution fundamentals (Oracle preferred)
- Data visualization and cleaning
- Knowledge of MS Excel, VBA, and SQL
- Ability to read technical blueprints
- Solid understanding of financial and accounting fundamentals

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