Global Inventory Management Supervisor

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries, a global energy technology leader, seeks a Global Inventory Management Supervisor to govern inventory across global operations, drive accuracy, and partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and Procurement to integrate systems and analytics. The role leads continuous improvement and master data efforts to maintain up-to-date inventory records.

The position emphasizes advanced Excel, Power BI, and analytics expertise, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business management; Supply Chain degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas industries preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in use of advanced Excel, macros, Power BI.
• Experience with supporting international supply chain activities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise-wide inventory governance and materials management.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and data integrity across global operations.
• Develop and report performance metrics; communicate project results to management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive end-to-end supply chain enhancements.
• Provide QA/QC guidance for analysis and documents prepared by the analyst team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Macros

Job description

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

The Global Inventory Management Supervisor leads enterprise-wide inventory governance and oversees materials management, warehousing, and inventory practices across global operations. The role provides functional expertise, ensures inventory accuracy, and partners with Finance, IT, Operations, and Procurement to integrate supply chain systems, strengthen controls, improve working capital, and deliver a seamless, data-driven end-to-end process supported by inventory analytics.

The Global Inventory Management Supervisor drives continuous improvement initiatives and oversees Master Data Management to ensure that inventory management systems are accurate and up to date. Key responsibilities include:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring warehouse setups are accurate and fully compliant with regulations.
• Maintaining systems that meet the Supply Chain – Inventory Management requirements of Nabors, updating procedures to reflect best practices.
• Providing subject matter expertise, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring project progress.
• Ensuring the overall accuracy of inventory records.
• Perform complex analysis on inventory and system data.

In addition, the Global Inventory Management Supervisor provides analytical support to the PSC department. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and reporting performance metrics to track operational effectiveness.
• Creating and communicating project reports to management, providing visibility into initiatives.
• Driving results through process improvements and strong team leadership.
• Performing advanced analysis as required by the department.
• Providing guidance, quality assurance (QA), and quality control (QC) for analysis and documents prepared by the analyst team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business management; Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas industries preferred
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in use of advanced Excel, macros, Power BI.
• Experience with supporting international supply chain activities a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Financial Expertise

• Excellent background in finance, including financial statement analysis, valuation, and present value concepts.
• Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to senior management across business units.

Leadership & Management

• Proven management experience, including leading teams and projects.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels, particularly executives.
• Experience driving supply chain and inventory management improvements.
• Capable of working independently, exercising sound judgment, and managing competing priorities.

Industry Experience

• Experience in drilling, oil, and gas is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with global sourcing methods, tools, and best practices.

Analytical & Strategic Skills

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Skilled in project management, organizational planning, and time management.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous, matrixed environments.
• Hands on in using Power BI, Excel and other analytical tools

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and negotiating skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships across departments.
• Inquisitive with a sense of urgency.

Operational Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Hands-on experience in inventory management and end-to-end supply chain process improvements.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment. Able to work off site as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties of the position. The requirements above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.