Inventory Manager in Sunbury-on-Thames

CCL are working with an IOC to source an Inventory Management Specialist to work in Sunbury on a 12 month contract (3 days in the office / 2 days remote). This role will initially form part of the central remote support team. This role is accountable for supporting the materials management (MM) team in leading and executing materials and inventory management strategies to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable supply chain operations. This role is critical for optimizing warehouse performance, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and supporting project delivery in compliance with corporate standards and local regulations. The right candidate needs to have deep materials management expertise and be a confident partner to the business teams including understanding global oil and gas markets, materials management, the supply base, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

The Materials Management specialist will work closely with key customers and external partners to ensure the most effective and efficient support to the business agenda including, but not limited to safe and reliable materials movement and availability, warehouse operations and optimization of inventory. All business activities will need to be conducted in compliance with Iraqi laws and regulations, the Iraq Standard Contracting and Procurement Procedures (SCPP) and with our clients Code of Conduct, Anti Bribery and Corruption and Anti Money Laundering policies.

What you will deliver:

• Develop and implement regional/site inventory strategy to support the business plan.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, optimize stock levels using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, Oracle), define replenishment parameters (min/max levels, safety stock, reorder points) and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Play an integral role with preparation/readiness of ERP system deployment in the region.
• Collaborate with the Line, Finance and Procurement teams to evaluate inventory requirements and achieve optimum total cost of ownership (TCO) balanced with meeting service expectations.
• Understand and conform to the requirements of Materials Management process and the inventory accounting requirements relevant for the region/site.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators that track and communicate progress on inventory performance to the stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the regional Inventory team and provide environment of effective learning and development.
• Ensure the high level of quality with regards to the data integrity of each material master record is maintained in the ERP.
• Engage with stakeholders on the identification of spare parts linkage to critical assets within ERP for further visibility.
• Work with Maintenance function to define critical equipment spares strategy and establish service level reviews down to the item master level.
• Manage the Wells Demand Planning process as it applies to the inventory management.
• On-going analysis and optimization of inventory level setting to ensure alignment of Line material requirements with inventory strategy.
• Verify inventory through a physical inventory counting and reconciliation process that is aligned with Regional Finance and JV requirements where applicable.
• In partnership with the Line establish a surplus identification process to include the disposal of obsolete material to enable investment recovery program.
• The role will involve conducting periodic stock reviews and managing surplus material disposal to maximize investment recovery.
• You will provide transparent reporting on material status and inventory health to business partners and drive safe, reliable and compliant operations within areas of responsibility.
• Support development and implementation of materials management procedures.
• Partner with MM service providers to align the short and long-term expectations and execute defined supplier management activities.
• Provide guidance on development activities and to identify training initiatives to nurture the business facing team and develop capability.
• Use relevant regional/site metrics for the physical supply chain to measure MM performance, value contribution and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with Procurement Advisors to improve supplier on-time delivery, and efficiency throughout the physical supply chain.
• Supports audits and cost recovery matters.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications):

You will have a University degree and CIPS professional chartership (or equivalent) is preferred. However, experience and attitude are key, and we're looking for someone who has:

• Genuine passion for the Oil and Gas business, materials management and the supply chain.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in materials management, ideally related to oil and gas services with large capex or onshore scopes.
• Commercial mindset, analytical skills, and able to confidently negotiate large complex contracts and liaise with all levels of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of P2P systems/ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle and software tools, as well as procurement authorities, and operational procurement execution.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment, interfacing with contractors, suppliers and multi-discipline project teams, demonstrating agile, collaborative, respectful and tactful personal characteristics.
• Knowledge of materials management activities and other fundamental Logistics industry operational activities.
• Understanding of the safety risks associated with Warehousing and Logistics and risk mitigation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines and geographies, across organizational boundaries and levels within with suppliers.