Inventory Analyst I

Inventory Analyst I

Location: Bartlesville, Ok

Description:
The Inventory Analyst role is responsible for providing technical guidance, analysis, and support related to the Materials Management processes at the company. 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:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• 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)