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NOV · 2 months ago

Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Strategy & Risk

Tulsa, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

NOV is a company that provides technical expertise and operational support in the oil and gas industry. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Supply Chain Strategy & Risk to develop and lead the Supply Chain Risk Framework, conduct risk assessments, and implement strategies for risk mitigation and supplier performance management.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Supply Chain Risk ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingERP Systems SAPERP Systems OracleContinuous Improvement LeanContinuous Improvement Six SigmaKPI Dashboard DevelopmentSupply Chain StrategyTeam LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is required

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

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

Preferred

Master's degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering) is preferred and may substitute for some experience

Company

NOV

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NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nov.com/

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