Expediting Specialist with French

We are SLB Our story begins with what it truly means to be a technology innovator. It stems from a common sense of purpose that unites the people of SLB who, representing more than 160 nationalities, provide leading digital solutions and deploy ground-breaking technologies to enable performance and sustainability that are crucial for the global energy industry. With expertise in more than 120 countries, we partner with customers in close collaboration to create industry-changing technologies that unlock cleaner, safer access to energy for every community—including those we live and work in. We are SLB, and we are leading the energy industry forward—together. SLB people We are industry leaders because of our exceptional and talented people. They are the core that drives our purpose and integrity, which fuel our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. Ever-evolving and constantly innovating, we transcend every cultural and technological boundary set before us. Indeed, it is our diversity that makes us stronger. Together, we achieve more. Job Summary The Expediting Specialist Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring that our business has the materials it needs to function according to the manufacturing schedule. Follow-up on material acquisition, production progress and shipment. Ensure on-time delivery for all orders, expediting according to defined procedures, respecting quantity, quality, and timing. Ensure quality of services provided and contribute to the improvement and knowledge management of purchasing processes. Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure on-time delivery for all orders.
• Prioritize order pipeline for expediting in accordance with business needs.
• Review, update, and maintain open purchase orders until goods are received and invoiced.
• Expedite orders with suppliers.
• Follow up on order status with suppliers to ensure on-time completion, proactively and upon user or plant/center request.
• Monitor open orders for exception message changes, generating order cancellations and revising or canceling orders to reflect these changes.
• Follow up on system exception messages in a timely manner.
• Be competent in all supply chain systems and track order status on internal systems.
• Follow up on order status in the internal supply chain to ensure on-time delivery, proactively and upon user or Purchasing Specialist request.
• Review supplier confirmation on delivery and update PO dates twice a month.
• Ensure PO system dates align with supplier actual committed dates – check on GR, transit to ensure correct OTD captured.
• Follow up on goods receipt.
• Proactively monitor the goods receipt and invoice receipt entries in SAP to reconcile and close the PO.
• Assist in clearing blocked invoices and resolve goods receipt/invoice receipt (GRIR) discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate order status to internal customers.
• Run open orders report regularly.
• Compile/update expediting reports by suppliers, business lines, and plants regularly.
• Inform Planner/Supplier Manager/Material Management/Plants-Centers with targeted regular updates.
• Escalate issues to respective stakeholders and management line when needed.

Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Management:

• Perform problem-solving for non-complex issues with suppliers or internal supply chain members.
• Propose documentation changes/improvements to processes when required.
• Track deviations and raise non-conformance in QUEST.
• Propose recovery planning to business lines or plants/centers for expedited and short lead time orders

Tools:

• SAP
• SLB sourcing tool
• Approved Supplier List
• Quest

Previous Experience and Competencies: Professional:

• Previous experience in procurement is a plus but not mandatory.
• Previous experience in commercial negotiation with suppliers.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in buying, purchasing, or procurement in one of the categories:
• Raw Materials: Castings, Forgings, Steel/Pipes, Machining, Fabrications.
• Direct Commercial Items: Elastomers, Fasteners, Electrical, Pipe, Valves & Fittings, MRO.
• Indirect: HR, Professional Services, IT, Capital Equipment, Facilities.
• Effective business communication (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of MRP & SAP systems is a plus.

Technical:

• Comprehensive understanding of procurement, SAP, ERPs, & logistics systems.
• Knowledge of the Procure to Pay (P2P) process, approved procurement channels, approved supplier list, and supplier identification.
• Technical and supplier knowledge for one category and potential business line.

Behavioral:

• Passion for customer service.
• Effective at cross-functional/cross-cultural teamwork.
• Able to interact and manage internal customers effectively.
• Must have strong ethics in dealings with sensitive information
• Possess the ability to handle numerous requests simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Responsive to manufacturing needs and sense of urgency. Ability to work under pressure

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Manufacturing (or comparable degree) or requisite work experience.

Reports To:

• Reports directly to PSC Purchasing / Expediting Leader.

What we can offer:

• Work from home allowance;
• Bookster - for book lovers;
• We work hybrid, 2 days at the office and 3 days at home;
• Meal tickets;
• Private medical subscription - GOLD package;
• Life insurance;
• Company events, great office location ( near Grozavesti metro station, our office is in "The Bridge" buildings)
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation;
• Market-specific training and ongoing personal development;
• Career growth opportunities both national and international;
• Experienced leaders to support your professional development;
• International work environment;

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. We're looking forward to meet you!