Inventory Analyst I

Proficient computer skills with experience in formulating reports and extracting data from various computer programs including SAP, Oniqua, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel. Additionally, the role is responsible for providing support to the BU/sites in managing and optimizing inventory assets to attain best in class materials management.

Job Title: Inventory Analyst I
Location: Bartlesville, OK 74003 - 100% onsite
Duration: 12 months contract

Job Description:
The Inventory Analyst role is responsible for providing technical guidance, analysis, and support related to the Materials Management processes at client.
Additionally, the role is responsible for providing support to the BU/sites in managing and optimizing inventory assets to attain best in class materials management.

Responsibilities May Include:
Providing technical guidance, analysis and support for the Materials Management processes and systems.
Leading or coordinating Materials Management and inventory optimization efforts throughout the BU/sites.
Establishing measures for key performance metrics to ensure that success can be measured, and appropriate courses of action/changes are made to achieve best in class performance.
Coordinating Management of Change activities for Materials Management initiatives.
Supporting and contributing to the business stakeholder agenda by applying advanced inventory management analytical tools and techniques.
Routinely communicating openly and with integrity with business stakeholders to align direction between Procurement and the BU/site strategy.
Maintaining and strengthening effective relationships and communication avenues with the BU/sites and Procurement groups.
Actively influencing key business stakeholders regarding results of inventory management analysis.
Setting and maintaining appropriate cycle count designations (A/B/C) for stock materials.
Setting and maintaining appropriate MRP parameters for stock replenishment (min/max, safety stock, reorder point, etc.).
Working with Warehouse personnel and the P2P Systems Analysts to create material numbers for vendor stock items.
Working with Master Data Management team to set up stock and non-stock items in Oniqua/SAP system.
Leveraging and providing support for Materials Management specific technology (e.g. Oniqua).
Providing assistance during semi-annual IT FIT testing for Materials Management related software and reports.

Basic/Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Relevant experience with a background in analytical tools and techniques
Strong understanding of materials management tools, concepts and methods
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present ideas in an organized manner.
Proven track record of achieving objectives through effective collaboration and alignment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to "influence without authority" across multiple disciplines
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple activities and changing priorities and arrive at planned outcomes

Preferred:
Associate s degree from an accredited college or university
1 or more years of inventory management experience
Knowledge or firsthand experience with refinery, chemical plant or midstream work processes
Proficient computer skills with experience in formulating reports and extracting data from various computer programs including SAP, Oniqua, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of SAP MM and inventory management tools and systems (i.e., Oniqua).

In Take Notes:
Ideally looking for someone with 5+ years of experience.
Oil and gas experience preferred, but not required.
Could have industrial industry experience that translates.
Without o&g or industrial experience someone will have a steep learning curve with terminology and types of materials.
Bachelor's degree not required for this role, but preferred since a degree is required to convert to perm.

Reason for position:
Existing team members are working on a Reimagine implementation project through 2027, so the department needs someone to assist with the daily inventory duties.

Technology experience needed:
SAP Materials Management module.
Huge plus if they have experience with MDG (master data goverence) system, but that system is not widely used so it's not a deal breaker if candidates don't have it.
Will use ServiceNow for material requests.
Experience with ServiceNow preferred, but not required.
Basic Excel knowledge.
Will NOT need to travel to refinery or midstream warehouse sites - strictly office based role.
Looking for a fast learner, computer savvy, familiar with AI solutions or open to learning AI tools.

Day in the life in this role:
Manage the ServiceNow queue for materials orders - could be requests for material creation or change requests.
Processing the orders in SAP and MDG.
Moving material from standard stock to consignment or removing from stock.
Possibly a location doesn't need to keep an item in stock because they can order and receive it quickly.
Editing vendor records and vendor numbers.
Work with the warehouse staff and category managers to ensure material needs are met.

What does success look like after 90 days:
Someone who has learned the P66 tools.
Can work on their own with minimal supervision.
Dependable.
Has networked with their internal customers (warehouse staff, leaders, and category managers).