Logistics Head of Department

About the role

Halliburton is looking for a Logistics Head of Department for its Oils Operations site in Basra, Iraq. The role has general autonomy and covers managing logistics operations in a country, area or for a specific global mode, with expertise in controls and documentation for all types of moves. It is a full-time, experienced hire within the Support Services product service line.

Key responsibilities

• Provide management, leadership, coaching and mentoring to a team of logistics professionals.
• Manage logistics operations and oversee contract management and execution, including negotiating, setting price levels and approving significant contracts with logistics service providers.
• Work with Product Service Lines to arrange inbound and outbound transportation and manage service provider performance, analysing data over long periods to spot trends.
• Forecast trends and issues affecting international goods movement, with detailed knowledge of legal and customs requirements for international trade.
• Assist in setting benchmarks for global volume and cost trends by mode and develop logistics strategies aligned with regional initiatives.
• Provide sourcing expertise and guidance to the finance and accounting departments for forecasting.
• Handle managerial functions such as interviewing applicants, training, performance management, setting hours of work and handling employee grievances, including hiring and firing decisions.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree and 7 years of experience in a related logistics field covering all transport modes (ocean, air or land), including hazardous cargo movements.
• Preferred: undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or IT, or an MBA.
• IATA, IMDG and CFR49 certifications may be required depending on the scope of work.