Inventory and Material Supervisor Job at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Inventory and Material Supervisor

Job Location: Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom
Job Type: Full Time
Job Grade: E - Supervisor

Job Purpose/Objectives

• To manage and optimise the Company’s inventory level and materials supply chain.
• To ensure the availability of materials, minimize excess stock, and contribute to the overall operational efficiency of the Company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess or obsolete materials.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to develop and execute materials and inventory planning strategies.
• Perform stock analysis to determine optimal levels and ensure appropriate level of stock is maintained to meet the user’s needs.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, materials transactions, and supplier information.
• Indicate potential stock rupture and ensure follow up with buyer and / or vendor to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure consistency between SAP records and physical stock by ensuring annual stock counts.
• Provide regular reports on key performance indicators, stock and materials related supply.
• Ensure that SAP master data is accurate, current, understandable and readily accessible to all.
• Ensure integrity of all data uploaded in the system, to ensure elimination of duplication of orders / requisitions or double input of information.
• Conduct regular follow up, through regular stock reviews, on all slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Organize periodic physical inventories inspection to ensure that inventory reports tally with physical stock.
• Ensure that stock accounting is valid and accurate.
• Advise on interchangeable materials and substitutes materials for issue from available stocks.
• Oversee the order fulfillment process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of materials to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that material requirements planning for materials is undertaken efficiently, to ensure the availability of stock materials to meet operational requirements.
• Review and develop practical guidelines/policies for stock management in line with the Supply Chain Management policy.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement in the materials management process.
• Support users and other personnel for any query regarding stock matters and stock movement related to S4HANA system.
• Lead and mentor the Inventory and Warehouse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, effic.

Job & Main Specification (Education / Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• University Degree with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in inventory and warehouse management in an oil and gas environment.
• Proven experience in inventory management and materials planning.
• Good knowledge of SAP functionality and stock control system.
• SAP Materials Management (MM) expertise and Master Data Governance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage change and innovation in a professional manner.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Team player, with flexible attitude and approach to work.