Supply Chain SME at Quest Global, Houston, TX

Supply Chain SME at Quest Global in Houston, TX. Contract. $60 to $90 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

Job Requirements
POSITION: Supply Chain SME

Who We Are:
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

About Job:
We are seeking a visionary, Technocommercial Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as our Strategic Founding Advisor. Because we are building our energy supply chain division from the ground up, this individual will not only architect our market penetration strategy into a Tier-1 Global Oil & Gas Supermajor but will also design our internal capabilities.
A critical component of this role is technology leadership: the consultant will evaluate, recommend, and direct investments into next-generation AI and digital supply chain technologies to ensure our organization is built for modern, predictive, and highly efficient operations

What You will Do:

• Assess our current corporate assets and design a comprehensive roadmap to build a fully capable, compliant oil and gas supply chain division from scratch.
• Act as the primary technology advisor. Identify, vet, and business-case investments in advanced supply chain technologies (e.g., AI-driven demand forecasting, generative AI for contract analytics, predictive logistics, and IoT inventory tracking).
• Develop high-impact technical collateral and tailor made supply chain solutions aligned with emerging industry trends to resolve complex client challenges.
• Actively leverage and expand professional networks to identify, map, and build strategic relationships with the target customer organization.
• Lead the definition of organizational design and job descriptions for the expanding team. Actively participate in interviewing, screening, and selecting top-tier supply chain talent.

Work Experience
What You Will Bring:

• 15+ years of end-to-end supply chain leadership within the Oil & Gas sector, with a heavy emphasis on logistics & transportation, supply chain planning, warehouse & inventory management etc.
• Proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and building high-performance supply chain teams from the ground up.
• Deep, verifiable network of existing professional relationships within a Global Oil & Gas Operator's supply chain network in the Greater Houston Area.
• Deep familiarity with modern AI applications in logistics, predictive analytics, and automated sourcing platforms.
• Proven track record of creating high-quality executive pitches to build global teams would be added advantage

Pay Range: $60-$90 per hour
Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Travel Requirements:
Houston is the base location, 10-15% of travel would be required outside Houston within USA or global locations like India based on the business need.

Citizenship Requirements:
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship or work authorization is required.

Benefits