Inventory Specialist

Job Purpose: 

Weatherford have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory Specialist to join the team in Odessa, Texas

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for supervising the overall inventory warehouse/store and daily activities of Inventory Employees. This role oversees compliance with policies and procedures, monitors the safety of inventory, and ensures the efficient usage of warehouse space. Operates applicable system to update inventory status and respond to stakeholder's inquiries. The Inventory Specialist supervises materials handlers; inventory coordinators and contributes to the development of processes and procedures. The Inventory Specialist will report to the Inventory Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource to the Operational teams to help them better understand their inventory performance.
• Oversees and directs the processes and maintenance of Inventory and systems. (ex. cycle counts, Goods Receipt, and control practices)
• Ensures inventory is segregated and maintained in its defined location.
• Ensures material is handled, packaged, or stored in a way that does not cause damage or harm to people, process, or product.
• Assist in preparing warehouse reports and taking appropriate action to ensure performance.
• Accountable for determining the causes of inventory discrepancies and ensures corrective actions are taken.
• Support transactions and activities associated with Inventory management.
• Responsible for compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Completes Inventory Analysis related to Slow Moving, E&O, Excess etc.
• Collaborate with other Inventory Specialists in Geozone to develop/enhance processes and procedures.
• Coordinate yearly Inventory Counts across SSA Area, establishing pre & post count reviews, with Operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Required:

• 5+ years of inventory control experience 
• Knowledge of standard Inventory processes and procedures and skills to lead their implementation throughout the Area.
• Ability to outline and communicate effective objectives and action plans.
• Experience with developing and implementing an action plan.
• Ability to understand and monitor performance metrics and manage reporting at the country/Area level.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and process mapping.
• Experience with effectively building, leading, and developing a successful team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a matrix organizational structure, including negotiating and influencing across the matrix.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Logical and methodical, results driven.
• Ability to work effectively and within tight timelines.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel.

Preferred

• Basic Forklift Experience 
• Bachelor's degree in Logistic and Supply Chain or related
• Diploma is also accepted with relevant experience.

About Us:

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.