Inventory Specialist, Entry

About the Role

Entry-level position providing accurate and timely analysis of gas compression parts, consumables, and outsourced services purchased for the company. Responsible for managing optimum location, amount, and security of field inventory levels to ensure availability of parts and accuracy of inventory counts without creating unnecessary stock locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce Supply Chain Policies and Procedures for control and tracking of inventory movement.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts, including physical count, research, and correction of all variances in CMMS.
• Manage and report on all transactions in CMMS (preventive maintenances, work orders, purchase orders, assets, stock rooms, inventory, etc.).
• Assist in the physical setup of new parts, stock rooms, or movement of existing inventory.
• Execute and fulfill "on-call" rotation duties.
• Exercise independent judgment based upon job experience in Supply Chain decision-making.
• Proactively assist with short- and long-term demand forecasting using inventory usage and procurement data trends and analytics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience in a purchasing or inventory accounting role.
• Familiarity with reciprocating compression equipment and its application.
• Proficient in the use of electronic inventory control systems, inventory control procedures, and inventory control best practices.
• Able to perform thorough analysis of inventory consumption trends with an emphasis on optimum location and amount of field inventory levels.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Possesses very strong organizational skills.
• Possesses good communications skills, able to discuss mechanical parts and services issues with Company employees and vendors of all educational backgrounds.
• Willingly support Company field personnel at all levels.
• Possesses strong time management skills.
• Able to maintain composure and work well under pressure.
• Able to accommodate the 24/7 nature of field operations in serving the field.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in an oilfield service organization preferred.
• College diploma from a four-year accredited institution preferred.
• Applicable certifications and/or training preferred.

Physical Demands

• May be required to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to/from site locations.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.
• Must be able to work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours.

Allocation of Time

• CMMS Maintenance (part setups, stockroom setups, inventory transfers, etc.) - 10%
• Inventory Counts – 20%
• Inventory location and stock level planning – 30%
• Inventory reporting and analysis – 20%
• Supply Chain projects – 20%