Logistics & Mater. Mgmt. Analyst II

Specific Responsibilities

The Logistics & Materials Management (L&MM) Analyst will be a member of Apache’s Global Supply Chain team at the company's Midland, Texas office reporting to the Manager, Logistics & Materials Management. The position is responsible for broad supply chain analysis and materials management actions. The L&MM Analyst will serve as the focal point for material management administrative duties and will collaborate with internal stakeholders to further develop and improve the material management ecosystem through continuous improvement initiatives and projects. The L&MM Analyst position is data driven role and requires adept data analysis skills. 

This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Under broad direction, responsible for the coordination, tracking, and management of all Apache inventory ensuring inventory is material mastered and cataloged accurately within SAP
• Produce and conduct analysis of materials management KPIs (GRs, GIs, cycle counts, AFDAs, BOSs, etc.)
• Ensures that KPIs and business controls are operating effectively through reporting and indirect leadership
• Analysis and reporting of inventory costs & AFE spend across all business units
• Manage the sale/disposal of Apache surplus capital equipment and inventory in line with the Apache disposal policy
• Coordinate the setup and monitoring of material master data settings and area KPIs
• Assist with Inventory Forecasting, Reconciliations, and Inventory outlook reporting
• Review of well reconciliations with Cost Controller(s) to ensure accurate stock control and accounting practice
• Working closely with internal stakeholders supporting any inventory related issues, new purchases, disposals, and reporting requirements including attendance at departmental meetings as required
• Support the organization’s cycle counts, including third party locations and reconciling stock discrepancies
• Action any MRP requirements, including communication with field stakeholders and business unit leaders
• Recommends and develops continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Associate's degree required
• Undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree in business administration, materials management, industrial distribution, engineering, or similar discipline preferred
• 3+ years of related inventory and material analyst experience
• Production planning, supply planning, procurement, or other related experience preferred
• Experience working within a materials control/warehouse environment is a plus
• Experience supporting and participating in SOX and internal assessments
• Knowledge of the financial impact of inventory, warehouse inventory and cycle counting analysis, warehouse/yard organization, and counting frequency is required
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and influence a team effectively
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently within set deadlines
• Experience utilizing an ERP & warehousing system is required, SAP knowledge is preferred
• Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• The ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are required
• Team player and effective communicator
• Ability to speak and write English is required
   

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname and elsewhere.

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