Material Supervisor

Mekdam Technical Services; Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical industry seeks a Material Supervisor to oversee inventory control and ensure timely material procurement. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Mechanical, Automation, or Electrical fields and a decade of relevant experience, particularly in team leadership roles. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in SAP are essential for maintaining quality and safety standards within the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10 years of material supervisor experience in the petrochemical industry.
• Experience leading a material controller team.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise material controller and manage inventory control.
• Ensure materials are procured timely to meet project requirements.
• Maintain quality standards and documentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

IT proficiency

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Automation/Electrical

Tools

SAP system

MS Office

Job description

Job Description: Material Supervisor

Supervise material controller to conduct inventory control activities to ensure material requirements are planned and procured in a timely manner to meet defined (modifications) projects needs in line with Company quality standards.

JOB SCOPE

• Supervise material controller to conduct inventory control activities.
• Ensure material requirements are planned and procured in a timely manner to meet defined (modifications) project needs.
• Maintain Company quality standards.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

• Lead, run and analyse the respective reports using SAP to carry out the material control function for engineering (modifications) projects.
• Lead, audit & review the reservation lists to validate those necessary materials are replenished in time and the inventory is maintained at a cost‑effective level to meet the (modification) project priorities.

MATERIAL CONTROL

• Verify material requisitions issued by Engineering/Construction section for availability in the project inventory and warehouse stock and adjust the quantities accordingly.
• Follow‑up outstanding purchase requisitions with the Procurement to expedite delivery of material in line with defined guidelines and quality standards.
• Maintain a list of Project Inventory; control and update project material inventory list based on material receipt and issue.
• Follow up with Procurement on processing material requisitions, delivery of material, prepare discrepancy reports and follow up for timely resolution while escalating matters as per delegation of authority.
• Coordinate between engineering and Procurement departments for technical evaluation process.
• Coordinate with inventory store section for proper storage of all material, especially long‑storage items as per defined procedures.
• Coordinate inspection of project material with inventory store section, inspection section and engineering services.
• Responsible to check the material thoroughly against the requisition and relevant purchase order and material certificate to ascertain that the material meets the specification and is correct in quantity.
• Carry out accurate identification and tagging of all received project material with appropriate project description for easy identification.
• Responsible for reserving and withdrawing materials from warehouse inventory and issuance to contractors based on requirements.
• Conduct material accounting for material utilized on completion of the jobs as per defined methodologies while returning unused or balance material to the warehouse after project completion.
• Coordinate with logistics/inventory staff to arrange transportation for delivery to stores/contractor yard/construction site to support timely availability of material for project activities.

QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENT

Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

REPORTS

• Prepare timely and accurate inventory control records and statements.
• Preparation of specific reports for material control, stock and Nonstock upon request.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Internal: Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory and Warehouse staff; Project engineers to discuss (modification) project material requirements.
• External: Contractors, Vendors/Suppliers, Consultants, Service Providers and Local customer representatives.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Diploma in Mechanical/Automation/Electrical.
• 10 years of material supervisor experience including material controller team leading in a similar environment within the petrochemical industry.
• Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of all related engineering material.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Time management.
• Teamwork and effective collaboration skills.
• IT proficiency/MS office knowledge.
• Familiar with SAP system related to material transactions, reservations, and control.
• Problem solving skill.