JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Materials and Logistics Specialist to join its Operations Americas business. This opportunity is onsite in Houston, TX.

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The Role

This role is responsible for overseeing the movement, storage, and control of materials and equipment, ensuring that all inbound and outbound shipments are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and project requirements. The Materials and Logistics Specialist will coordinate closely with procurement, expediting, project management, and external logistics partners, including customs brokers and freight forwarders, to manage importation, exportation, and local distribution activities.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Offering onsite working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities

• Manage all materials and logistics operations for assigned projects, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with applicable laws, procedures, and internal standards.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, preservation, and dispatch of materials across warehouses, suppliers, and project sites.
• Oversee importation and exportation activities, including preparation and review of shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.).
• Collaborate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure all shipments are processed efficiently and duties, taxes, and tariffs are correctly applied and paid.
• Ensure compliance with all international trade, import/export, and customs regulations.
• Track all shipments and provide accurate and timely updates to the Procurement and Project teams on delivery status and expected arrival dates.
• Maintain and update data in the ERP system (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) for all goods receipts, shipments, and inventory transactions.
• Identify and resolve material shortages or surpluses and coordinate corrective actions with buyers and expeditors.
• Maintain control of inventory using best practices (e.g., FIFO, Kanban, cycle counts, and periodic stock checks).
• Prepare and distribute Inventory Status Reports and logistics reports to project stakeholders and clients.
• Support the marshalling, packaging, and labeling of equipment and materials for shipment to site.
• Work closely with QA/QC and HSSE to ensure materials are properly handled, preserved, and stored.
• Promote safety, efficiency, and compliance in all materials handling and transportation activities.
• Maintain fully auditable documentation for all logistics and materials management activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• 3+ years of experience in materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably in EPC, industrial, or energy-related projects.
• Solid understanding of import/export procedures, shipping documentation, and customs clearance requirements.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers to manage international shipments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or Maximo) and materials tracking tools.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, trade compliance, and international logistics regulations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Forklift certification, Dangerous Goods, or IATA/IMDG training preferred (not mandatory).
• Import/export documentation and customs coordination
• Freight forwarding and logistics planning
• Materials receipt, storage, and dispatch
• ERP and materials management systems (Oracle, SAP, Maximo)

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.