Staff Operations Specialist

Job Summary:

The Operations Specialist will be responsible for meeting inventory goals for “controllable and non-controllable” materials, managing tracking systems and acting as a liaison to other departments.  They will also be responsible for the development and implementation of effective, facility/field wide programs to optimize material/equipment flow and delivery to plants and the field for production.  This includes planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory management, logistics and associated transactions. 

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in inventory control and material management and/ or warehouse/yard operations in oil & gas industry. Experience in oil & gas field operations also considered.
• Be able to multi-task, work independently and optimize Material Management procedures.
• Must possess excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Understand how different departments relate and effectively interface with these departments.
• Thorough understanding of the processes involved in ordering, procurement, and delivering of supplies.
• Detailed knowledge of the Inventory Management Processes.
• Forklift Experience required
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary company data and information
• General knowledge of standard safety practices and procedures relating to warehouse/yard operations and equipment
• Understanding of SAP required
• Understanding of MS Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills, having the ability to work across departmental boundaries with individuals of diverse competencies and level of authority.

  

Responsibilities:

• Develop/maintain an inventory tracking system to streamline our business operations.
• Actively seeks guidance, as necessary, from more experienced staff.
• Develop working knowledge of organization functions, roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Communicate with suppliers of equipment and project materials to ensure items needed for projects are readily available.
• Coordinate simultaneous operations among vendors and customers to assure operational success.
• Review daily inventory activity; maintain accurate inventory master files, manufacturer/catalog numbers and material descriptions.
• Remain current on new and obsolete materials. Maintain adequate levels of inventory stock based upon demands.
• Receive pre-pull materials lists from a variety of sources and review for coordination of loading and possible deliveries.
• Schedule maintenance for all yard lifting equipment.  i.e. forklifts, tele-handlers, etc.
• Ensure (SDS) files are up to date.
• Organize and maintain warehouse(s) and inventory yard(s) areas for efficient material storage and handling, including labeling, stocking and organizing stock/material on shelving and pallet systems.
• Analyze and solves problems identified by others related to IMFL responsibilities.
• Exhibit capability of identifying & solving problems under own direction (self-motivated & proactive).
• Oversee inventory counts and ensures compliance and accuracy.
• Apply judgment in selecting and implementing standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Understand and apply all company environmental, health and safety policies and principles.
• Responsible for reporting of Key Performance Indicators related to the materials management functions inclusive of root cause / corrective action for areas needing improvement.
• Work well as a team member, sharing responsibility for assignments and objectives; contributes ideas.
• Communicate and troubleshoot with both internal and external customers regarding material needs.

 

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