Material Controller

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably.  Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Purpose

• As Material Controller, your core responsibility is to manage and maintain the flow of materials required for projects and for the operations. Your role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective management of materials and inventory to support uninterrupted project and operations’ execution. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, inventory control, and coordination with multiple departments to support project timelines and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: You maintain and lead accurate counting and records of material in stock. You oversee material handling, storage, and preservation to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration of materials. You ensure that the storage areas are kept clean and organized.
• Material Movement: You keep records of the in and out stock movements. You initiate, treat and coordinate the demand of transfer and move of material between storage locations. You handle the distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment based on incoming requests and orders.
• Coordination: You maintain good communication with the yard, the warehouse or cargo teams with regards to equipment that requires additional coordination from them.
• Documentation: You maintain and lead the maintenance of comprehensive material records, including receipts, issuances, and transfers, and generate/oversee reports for management and audit purposes.
• Compliance: You ensure adherence to relevant safety, environmental, and industry regulations in all material-related activities.
• Material Planning: You track material consumption, and you collaborate with Projects, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to support the material requirement forecast and to develop effective material planning strategies. You support the identification of potential material shortages, bottlenecks, and supply chain risks. You support the implementation of proactive measures to mitigate risks and develop contingency plans to address unexpected challenges.
• Material Replenishment: If you are involved in the material replenishment process, you initiate the demand and the replenishment tasks. You coordinate replenishment or material transfer processes to avoid shortages and surplus.
• Inspection and material Quality Control: If you are involved in the material reception process, you verify and lead the verification of the quality and specifications of incoming materials. You conduct and lead inspections and address any discrepancies or non-compliance issues.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Stock Management, Supply chain, or Logistics Management.

Experience

• Proven track record in material control or inventory management within the oil and gas industry or a similar sector.
• Good knowledge of materials used in oil and gas operations, including equipment and spare parts, and industry specific regulations.
• Understanding of the procurement processes.
• Strong experience in warehouse management systems and inventory tracking tool. Knowledge of ERP systems and data analysis tools being preferable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate records and comply with industry standards.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate.

Functional Competencies

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.