Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Strategy & Risk

Supply Chain Manager

Primary 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.

Education & Experience Qualifications

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

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

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.

Behavioral Competencies

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.