Material and Warehouse Specialist

Koch Industries, Inc; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Industries, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a Supply Chain Materials Specialist to ensure material availability, manage planning, and maintain accurate ERP data across projects.

You will review BOMs, material take-offs, drawings, and inventory levels to keep schedules aligned and risks minimized. This role supports warehousing, cycle counts, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize inventory, preserve materials, and improve flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and understanding of supply chain principles.
• Experience with material management, inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Proficient in reading BOMs, drawings and engineering documents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability aligns with project schedules and operational requirements
• Manage material planning activities by reviewing project requirements, BOMs, drawings and inventory levels
• Maintain accurate inventory records, material master data and transaction integrity within the ERP system
• Monitor material utilization, identify shortages and drive actions to minimize project risks and material waste
• Support efficient warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issuance, material handling and inventory control
• Promote inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits and continuous process improvements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve material flow, inventory visibility and project readiness
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material preservation practices
• Support a strong safety culture through adherence to HSE requirements and safe material handling practices
• Contribute to operational excellence by identifying opportunities for process improvement and inventory optimization

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

ERP systems usage

BOM interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

What You Will Do

• Ensure material availability aligns with project schedules and operational requirements
• Manage material planning activities by reviewing project requirements, BOMs, drawings and inventory levels
• Maintain accurate inventory records, material master data and transaction integrity within the ERP system
• Monitor material utilization, identify shortages and drive actions to minimize project risks and material waste
• Support efficient warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issuance, material handling and inventory control
• Promote inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits and continuous process improvements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve material flow, inventory visibility and project readiness
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material preservation practices
• Support a strong safety culture through adherence to HSE requirements and safe material handling practices
• Contribute to operational excellence by identifying opportunities for process improvement and inventory optimization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Engineering or a related field
• Experience in material management inventory control or warehouse operations
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory management and material transactions
• Ability to read and interpret bills of materials BOMs material take-offs and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of warehouse operations inventory control processes and material planning activities

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience within the Oil amp Gas EPC manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of piping materials, fittings, flanges, valves, structural steel and related industrial materials
• Experience supporting project-based environments with material planning and project allocation activities
• Familiarity with inventory optimization, warehouse layout improvements and storage efficiency initiatives
• Strong understanding of material traceability and preservation requirements
• Experience participating in inventory audits, cycle counting programs and continuous improvement initiatives

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in material management, inventory control, or warehouse operations. Experience using ERP systems for inventory management and material transactions. Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), material take-offs, and engineering drawings. Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and material planning activities.