Inventory Analyst

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks an experienced Inventory Analyst in Calgary, Alberta. This role focuses on managing inventory and demand planning processes, supporting large-scale operations, and optimizing strategies for continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in materials management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in oil and gas.
• Strong technical and materials management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize SAP MM Plan.
• Develop and improve inventory work processes.
• Coordinate between Material Management and Plant Maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Inventory management

Demand forecasting

SAP-MM proficiency

Job description

Position: Inventory Analyst

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Contract term: 2 years – possibility of extension

Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Inventory Analyst to support our oil and gas client in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the CP Planning and Procurement Manager, this key role manages inventory and demand planning processes to strengthen a world-class supply chain that meets business demands. The analyst will set up, maintain, and improve end-to-end inventory management strategies for large-scale operations, industrial projects, shutdowns, and turnarounds, including material storage, preservation, and implementation oversight.

Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and optimize SAP MM (Materials Management) Plan
2. Perform strategic and transactional inventory management to optimize across operations
3. Develop and improve inventory work processes focusing on continuous improvement
4. Establish and monitor inventory KPIs and performance targets
5. Assist in onboarding for asset purchases with best practices across warehouses, countries, and business units
6. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives at the local/site level
7. Coordinate between Material Management and Plant Maintenance to ensure accurate BoMs
8. Ensure material visibility and assurance during planning and work order execution
9. Support SAP Materials Management Module configuration for optimal performance
10. Provide support for operational spare parts and BOM build
11. Review spare parts and BOMs to determine optimal sparing levels, considering maintenance input
12. Maintain quality and accuracy of the plant's material master data
13. Collaborate with Discipline Engineers to develop obsolescence plans
14. Prepare and seek approval for annual inventory review plans
15. Identify surplus inventory and implement measures to prevent excess stock buildup
16. Implement and maintain inventory process improvements and disposal policies
17. Create and maintain inventory performance dashboards
18. Manage Material Master data according to client coding standards
19. Support procurement planning for new assets from an MM perspective
20. Review spare parts and BOM proposals to ensure proper system setup and stock decisions
21. Perform mass data uploads into SAP as needed
22. Collaborate with contract and procurement teams to embed MM excellence in contracts
23. Provide advisory support to identify value leakage and improvement areas in MM

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in oil and gas, with strong technical and materials management skills

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Equipment and parts management support for maintenance planning
• Work order processes and inventory management
• Demand forecasting, replenishment, expediting, compliance, and reporting
• Risk analysis and working capital optimization
• Inventory work processes and systems
• Annual inventory planning and slow-moving inventory analysis
• Monitoring KPIs and stock optimization methods
• Best practices in MMR and BoM management
• Stakeholder management and cost optimization
• SAP-IM and SAP-MM proficiency
• Benchmarking and best practice research

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