Inventory Analyst 1 - Jobs in Kitimat, BC

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Purpose & Accountabilities:Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager this key role is responsible to establish the inventory and demand planning systems in support of building a robust supply chain to meet the business demand. This role is for a C&P (Contract & Procurement) inventory analyst experienced in setting up and maintaining an end-to-end material strategy and processes for large industrial projects, shutdowns and turnarounds and has also planned for material storage, preservation and oversee the implementation.This role includes demand management planning and inventory optimization that includes the following key elements:

• Design and implement the SAP MM (Materials Management) Plan
• Perform strategic inventory planning for LNGC – optimizing inventory across the asset
• Develop, implement and maintain inventory work processes with a focus on continuous improvements
• Monitor inventory KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and inventory performance against targets
• Provide early planning & input into the on-boarding approach for asset purchases- Share best practices cross-warehouse/country/business.
• Identify MM continuous improvement initiatives at local/ site level
• Provide an interface between Material Management and Plant Maintenance to ensure the completeness and accuracy of BoM’s (Bill of Materials).
• Provide material visibility and assurance during planning, through work order release to work execution
• Support the design and configuration of the Materials Management Module in SAP to deliver optimum flexibility and performance aligned with available/chosen supply chains
• Deliver Operational spare parts and BOM build, leveraging FOD team.
• Working collaboratively, complete Inventory Analyst reviews of spare parts and select optimum sparing levels for the supply chain, considering all elements and maintenance advisor input.
• Perform LNGC demand synergies supply analysis, leveraging JVPs supply chains where possible
• In collaboration with Discipline Engineers, develop obsolescence plan for LNGC
• Prepare annual plan for inventory review and seek sign off from business
• Surplus identification and take measures to prevent buildup of excess stock
• Develop implementation & maintenance of inventory work process improvements
• Develop and review inventory & disposal policy
• Develop and review standard inventory report
• Provide early planning and input into the on-boarding approach for the purchasing of a new asset from the MM perspective
• Review proposed spare parts / BOMs list to ensure that the MRD transfers are set up in LNGC systems correctly and stocking decisions are set up in line with current inventory philosophy
• Where required, manage third party contractors involved with executing SAP upload into LNGC’s existing systems
• Work with CP Lead/ Contract Engineers/ Contract Analyst to support Contract Holder with fit-for-purpose MM support to embed MM excellence in contracts
• Provide advisory support to CP Lead and Contract Holder to identify areas of MM value leakage/ improvements from MM perspective

Dimensions:

• Responsible for circa 25,000 SKUs and over 70,000 Material Masters
• Prior experience in maintenance or turnarounds planning / execution / scheduling or field coordination is a plus/preferred.
• Strong understanding of SAP Blueprint.
• Experience in setting up materials supply processes for mega projects and managing the project to asset transition.
• Strong and proven interpersonal, influencing & team-building skills, with particular emphasis on effective leadership in multicultural environment.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external interfaces & stakeholders.
• This is a safety sensitive role, that will require a Drug and Alcohol test and fitness for duty examination.

Skills & Requirements:A seasoned CP professional with good commercial skills and 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry covering a mixture of Technical and Materials Management engineering disciplines, plus a preference for membership of a professional institution. We are seeking an individual with experience in the following:

• Execution of key demand and inventory management activities, including; planning and replenishment, demand forecasting, expediting, assurance, compliances and reporting, lead-time analysis and reduction.
• Perform periodic risk analysis with stakeholders (engineering, maintenance & procurement) stakeholders to effectively balance the plant reliability and associated costs to maintain the acceptable risk profile.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce working capital and periodically create or enhance awareness among stakeholders to continually improve upon the working capital engaged in the business.
• Using inventory work processes and systems
• Contributing to annual inventory planning
• Perform slow moving and dead inventory analysis to optimize the inventory and lead / coordinate the inventory disposal.

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