Resource Manager

SLB; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in Midland, Texas, seeks a Resource Manager to ensure availability of equipment, inventory, and services that support safe and efficient operations across the Basin. You will lead integrated planning, balance demand with capacity, and partner with Operations and Commercial leaders.

The role requires strong leadership, deep oil and gas experience, and hands-on use of SAP, MRP, IBP. You will drive cost optimization, inventory policies, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Resource Management, or Field Operations.
• Experience with SAP, MRP, IBP, or similar planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning across workforce, assets, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop short term, tactical, and long term resource strategies to support operational growth.
• Ensure execution teams have the personnel, equipment, and materials required to deliver customer commitments.
• Drive cost optimization and profitability through resource utilization and cost management.
• Participate in operational reviews and strategic business planning exercises.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Supply chain

Operations management

Resource management

SAP

MRP

IBP

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP

IBP

Job description

The Resource Manager is responsible for ensuring the right equipment, inventory, and services are available to support safe and efficient operations across the assigned Basin or GeoUnit.

• This role leads the integrated planning process, balancing customer demand with available resources while optimizing cost, asset utilization, inventory levels, maintenance operational readiness. The resource Manager workforce capacity, and serves as a key business partner to Operations and Commercial leaders, translating market activity into actionable supply chain and M aintenance strategies that enable profitable growth. This position requires strong leadership, operational understanding, and deep experience within the Oil & Gas industry. Strategic Planning & Resource Management
• Lead the integrated planning process across workforce, assets, inventory, logistics, and third party services. Translate business forecasts, customer demand, and market outlook into actionable supply and capacity plans.
• Develop short term, tactical, and long term resource strategies to support operational growth. Ensure alignment between operational requirements and available capacity. Operations Support & Execution
• Ensure execution teams have the personnel, equipment, and materials required to deliver customer commitments. Collaborate with the operational risks. Sales and the Operations Managers to anticipate demand fluctuations and Drive rapid response plans during periods of growth, activity changes, or supply constraints.
• Participate in operational reviews and strategic business planning exercises. Inventory & Asset Management
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining operational readiness. Establish inventory policies and stocking strategies to minimize working capital without impacting service delivery. Lead asset deployment and utilization planning across locations. Identify opportunities to reduce idle equipment, excess inventory, and rental expenses. Logistics & Supply Chain Performance
• Oversee logistics strategies supporting field operations. Ensure effective transportation planning and resource movements across operating locations. Collaborate with Procurement and Suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs. Manage supply chain risks and develop contingency plans for critical resources. Financial Performance
• Develop and execute initiatives that improve profitability through better resource utilization and cost management. SLB-Private
• Monitor key cost drivers including workforce, transportation, rentals, inventory carrying costs, and asset ownership costs.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews. Deliver measurable improvements in working capital, operational efficiency, and cost structure. Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
• Lead the adoption and effective use of planning systems including SAP, MRP, IBP, and analytics tools. Establish performance metrics and reporting dashboards. Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives. Promote data Leadership
• Making across the organization. Maintenance and Suppl y chain personnel . Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coach team members and build organizational capability. Serve as a key leader within the basin or GeoUnit leadership team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Resource Management, or Field Operations.
• Strong knowledge of land operations, field service delivery, equipment management, and workforce planning.
• Experience leading cross functional teams in a fast paced operational environment.
• Experience with SAP, MRP, IBP, or similar planning systems.

Preferred Experience

• Hydraulic Fracturing, Completions, Wireline, Cementing, Artificial Lift, Drilling, Production, or Integrated Service Operations.
• Experience managing large field workforces and operational support organizations.
• Proven success leading transformation, planning, or cost optimization initiatives.

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