Inventory Adviser

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We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

To ensure safe, reliable and efficient management of inventory to meet the forecast requirements of internal business partners that enable planned and emergent activities within agreed upon KPIs

The Operational Service team’s objective is to support the delivery of a safe, compliant & fit for purpose planning process that aligns with Woodside values and expectations. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Operational Services team that will be supporting both Gulf of America and Beaumont New Ammonia. As a member of this team, you will be instrumental at ensuring the smooth planning through collaboration and embedment, while optimizing inventory in support of our asset’s budget and operational requirements.

Candidates may be based in either Houston, TX or Houma, LA. Periodic travel between locations may be required for operational needs, typically less than 5% overall travel.

Key Interfaces & Accountabilities:

• Maintain stocking strategies and inventory rulesets
• Maintain min/max levels and safety stock
• Identify and remedy potential issues such as stock-outs
• Monitor and address MRP Exceptions
• Address inventory inquiries from stakeholders
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders including maintenance, warehousing, and purchasing team to promote inventory optimization
• Support rotable refurbishment process
• Process master data updates for new and existing materials and support phase out of obsolete materials.
• Ensure capital spares are purchased and serialized through current process
• Liase with stakeholders to ensure materials are tracked for deliver yon-time, identifying and addressing actual & potential issues
• Travel to Woodside offices, shorebase, platform, supplier and third-party storage locations, as required or necessary

Work Processes & Systems:

• Responsible for safe, reliable and efficient material service delivery and
• optimization of inventory held in Woodside managed, third party and vendor storage locations using the following processes and systems:
• Master Data Management and Remote Logistics Modules
• Material Requirements Planning
• Exception Management
• Management of Physical Stocktakes
• Disposals

Leadership:

• Responsible for facilitating Inventory Planning routines with other sub functions and Operational teams to ensure material readiness
• Promote compliance to processes and proceed with the business
• Ensure compliance to company and joint operating partner requirements
• Collaborate to drive standardization, end-to-end efficiencies and elimination of waste
• Active participation in community affairs

Internal:

• Inventory Manager
• Discipline Engineers
• Finance
• Maintenance and Operations Personnel
• Operation Readiness Team Leads
• Supply Chain (C&P)
• Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (WIL)
• Marine Manager
• HSEC Manager

External:

• SAP and Digital Consultants

• Minimum 3 years' experience with SAP Materials Management, managing inventory and materials master data in oil and gas or similar asset intensive industry
• Inventory categorization and optimization within a complex supply network
• Demonstrated deep understanding of warehousing, distribution and logistics
• Ability to influence and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical aptitude with ability to analyze and…