Material Control Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring inventory levels and replenishing stock as needed
• Developing and implementing inventory control systems and practices.
• Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company procedures
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct amount of items are in stock
• Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts
• Review documentation and monitor material masters to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records (SAP tec.)
• Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and cut operations costs
• Forecasting supply and demand requirements to ensure stock availability
• Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and out-of-stock in SAP (surplus cross-docs)
• Performing regular stock counts and reporting any issues to line manager
• Develop efficient strategies and process aiming to stock value reduction.
• Coordinate and respond to inventory related audits and state inspections (group audit, state customs inspection, PSA audits etc.)
• Develop, implement and manage efficient process of handling slow-moving and “deadstock” inventory.
• Develop and update Inventory Standards and Procedures
• Take part in preparation and evaluation of tenders’ if required.
• Manage and coordination of all lifting activities carried out within company or any of its supporting infra-structure in Kazakhstan.
• Provide lifting and handling expertise advice to all RSES/RSES-D and project managers. Conduct annual reviews.
• Participates in the development of training plans for users up to the required competence.
• Nominates the individuals to the SLS position.
• Coordinate the overall lifting activities, monitor contractor lifting operations, performance assuring the application of all the relevant HSEQ and QA procedures, providing technical support as required. Promote a total quality work ethic and safe and pleasant work environment. Establish an environment of mutual respect and teamwork with all employees.
• Observe company values at any time and in all matters.
• Ensure competent supervision of lifting plans and activities by the SLS.
• Support collaboration and integration across departments and locations and accelerate learning and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in Project Risk management workshops and meetings.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts regarding all Lifting activities.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise site team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for Lifting activities.
• Ensure the respect of rules in daily handling and lifting operations.
• Checks and approves all critical and complex lifting plan calculations.
• Supervision of critical lifts.
• Ensures equipment used for critical lifting operation are those defined on the lifting plan.
• Develops and keeps up to date site lifting and handling procedures.
• Manage and assist the SLS in the organization of the site lifting equipment (rigging loft, inspection, maintenance).
• Ensure the equipment inspection policy is applied on site.
• Undertakes periodic reviews/audits as required, particularly focusing on the high-risk activities.
• Participates in the internal audits of the LMS.

Requirements:

• Higher professional or technical education
• 8 years’ experience in Oil & Gas industry including 5+ years in warehousing or inventory control.
• Experience in SAP
• Industry related qualification such as LEEA/EAL/APITO/CPA etc.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including management of all departments.
• Ability to defuse tension among lifting crews, should it arise.
• Broad and extensive knowledge of lifting operations and equipment.
• Working to international standards, such as, BS, ISO, API, LOLER, NORSOK etc.
• English language skills
• MS Office skills.
• Communication and leadership skills

Location & Work schedule:

• Aktau 5/2