Offshore Materials & Inventory Controller

Aker Solutions ASA; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solid pension and insurance coverage

Well-being: fitness facilities and gym

Young Solutioneers network

Job summary

Aker Solutions ASA is seeking an Offshore Material Controller to manage receipt, inspection, and storage of materials and equipment offshore. You will ensure complete, undamaged deliveries with accurate documentation aligned to HSE and client requirements.

Responsibilities include material transactions in SAP, inventory control, and collaboration with onshore procurement. Strong offshore experience and expertise with P&ID reading and QA documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma, trade certification, degree or equivalent experience in logistics, supply chain, or a related discipline in oil and gas
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Offshore construction
• Regulatory training in accordance with the CAAP Standard Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Offshore Personnel
• Practical knowledge of piping, valves, fittings, instrumentation, equipment, and electrical materials is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and confident user of Material Management and Procurement systems
• Strong knowledge of offshore lifting operations, cargo manifesting, and inventory systems
• Familiarity with hazardous materials handling and certification requirements
• Comprehensive understanding and ability to read design documents such as P&ID’s, Isometrics and construction work packs
• Adheres to the platform safety culture and procedures, more specifically the Permit to Work system, ICC, and Process Safety systems
• Skilled with computer applications such as SAP, Kabal, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while adapting well to a flexible and informal operating environment

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, rigging equipment, and other material handling tools to safely receive, move, stage, and store materials and equipment offshore
• Safely coordinate and execute the loading and offloading of offshore containers in accordance with company procedures and HSE requirements
• Utilize SAP and other material management and procurement systems to perform inventory transactions, goods receipts, material tracking, reporting, and inventory reconciliations
• Maintain temporary equipment records within Kabal, ensuring inspection dates are current and all certification documentation is uploaded accurately
• Ensure material certification, preservation, and compliance records are accurate, complete, and maintained within applicable client and company systems
• Identify and communicate material or equipment shortages, overages, damages, and discrepancies to the appropriate offshore disciplines, while coordinating resolution with the onshore procurement and logistics teams
• Coordinate the bagging, tagging, kitting, and staging of materials to support offshore construction activities by reviewing work packs and identifying material requirements
• Maintain accurate, real-time visibility of offshore inventory and material status, providing timely reports aligned with planned construction activities while maintaining close communication with procurement, logistics, and warehouse personnel
• Participate in weekly planning and logistics meetings, providing material status updates and supporting construction priorities for upcoming vessel loadouts and offshore campaigns
• Analyze and resolve material availability and expediting issues, proactively identifying risks and coordinating solutions with the appropriate project disciplines
• Maintain accurate material databases, manifests, inventory records, and tracking systems to ensure full material traceability throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate the mobilization and demobilization of rental equipment, ensuring accurate tracking, utilization records, and equipment timesheets
• Liaise daily with the onshore procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to resolve material issues, expedite critical deliveries, and ensure continuity of offshore operations
• Collaborate closely with deck crews and crane operators to safely and efficiently offload, stage, and distribute materials to the point of use
• Coordinate the backloading of surplus, excess, damaged, and returnable materials to onshore facilities, ensuring all documentation, purchase order references, and equipment records are complete and accurate
• Report directly to the Project Procurement Lead, with functional reporting responsibilities to the Offshore Lead, ensuring alignment between offshore execution and project supply chain objectives

Skills

Offshore logistics knowledge

Inventory management

Material handling

Education

Diploma or degree in logistics, supply chain, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Kabal

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Aker Solutions ASA is seeking an Offshore Material Controller to manage receipt, inspection, and storage of materials and equipment offshore. You will ensure complete, undamaged deliveries with accurate documentation aligned to HSE and client requirements.

Responsibilities include material transactions in SAP, inventory control, and collaboration with onshore procurement. Strong offshore experience and expertise with P&ID reading and QA documentation are essential.