Sr. Sand Sourcing & Logistics Manager

Position Summary

Manage and define corporate strategies for all matters concerning frac sand logistics including, contracts, planning, scheduling, cost analysis and market research. Define and develop a sand self-sourcing group to properly manage suppliers and service companies. Supervise sourcing and logistics staff on day to day operations and long-term planning. Ensure that data for budgeting, invoice validation, engineering evaluations and operations monitoring is structured and accessible. Lead all engineering and cost evaluations projects for developing an integrated frac sand supply chain.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Engage in risk analysis exercises with the Sourcing & Logistics team to be prepared for interruptions in rail and/or barge transportation.
• Define and establish market intelligence analyst agencies to obtain up-to-date and accurate information on the status of the sand market, as it relates to supply, demand and pricing.
• Proactively seek out and attend with team members, industry events, such as symposiums, conferences, or other networking activities to build network of peers from other operating companies and suppliers.
• Establish baseline metrics for the group to ensure proper monitoring of rail and barge transport from public domain websites
• Create and maintain positive relationships with vendors, non-contracted vendors, transload operators, railroads, and barge company representatives.
• Take the lead on all sand contract negotiations with suppliers and define the metrics for contract performance monitoring to properly recommend amendments, extensions, and ensure compliance to contractual obligations.
• Ensure the team has an understanding to the sub-sell of excess sand volumes as required and identify any breach of contract.
• Ensure the team is continually communicating with Completion Engineers on schedules and upcoming pilot projects.
• Oversee the reconsolidation efforts of consumed sand versus planned sand to understand inventory and contract requirements.
• Communicate sand contract financial impacts related to schedule changes within the Company to leadership.
• Oversee the process of sand forecast design and distribution to ensure that changes are considered and properly communicated to vendors.
• Collaborate with Accounting Department to define the proper cost allocation mechanisms for wells.
• Define key performance indicators for all suppliers and hold recurring meetings to ensure compliance.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate new technologies for last mile transport and onsite sand storage systems.
• Review and approve cost analysis for sand purchases and delivery to other internal departments for planning and budgets.
  
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders on a recurring basis to meet the need for either the upcoming month’s sand demand or frac jobs. Manage, review, approve or resolve disputes for sand supplier invoices.
• Assist in the contract process for other completion related services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in Oil & Gas specific to procurement, contracts analysis, and logistics management.
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus in Completions operations.
• More than ten (10) years of experience in frac sand logistics, procurement, and contract negotiations.
  
  
  

Required Core Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Proficient background and understanding in completions engineering principles and operations, in order to communicate effectively regarding frac design changes, schedules, on-site equipment, and pad limitations.
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and implementing solutions for supply chain interruptions.
• Strong background in procurement or sourcing, contract analysis, vendor management, and bid processes.
• Thorough understanding of negotiation strategies and execution guidelines to develop contract drafts both commercial and legal terms.
• High level understanding of frac sand mining operations, rail and barge transport, transloading operations, trucking, and well site sand equipment.
• Able to understand and exhibit ethical behavior and business practices. Ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the Company.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Able to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Able to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely, and in the best interests of the Company.
• Good management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Self-motivated and assertive that is comfortable in open discussion with personality ranges from Internal and external vendors, customers, and teams.
• Able to help, support, and work effectively to lead a team.
• Able to present, demonstrate, teach, or guide others in performance of assigned work.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role will have managerial responsibilities over the Sand Sourcing & Logistics Specialist.
• Responsible for regularly making decisions and/or recommendations concerning:
• Interviewing, hiring, and training;
• Setting or adjusting hours;
• Plan, appoint, and direct the work;
• Appraise productivity and efficiency;
• Recommend advancement, promotions, or other changes in status;
• Handle complaints, grievances and disciplinary issues.
  
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Job is performed in the office and out in the field observing operations.
  
  
  

This Position May Be Subject To

• Exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• Extreme cold and heat: temperatures typically below 32 o F or above 100 o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.
• Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional amount of traversing through challenging terrain to evaluate project sites and conditions.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel will be required to other locations.
• Regular travel to Company’s field operations. Approximately 40-50% of time in field.
  
  
  

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.