Inventory Controller I

ChampionX; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Access to tools and technology

Growth opportunities

Safety training

Benefits package

Job summary

ChampionX in Odessa, TX is seeking an Inventory Control Operator to manage ESP equipment inventory, perform ERP transactions, and ensure accuracy across cycles and audits.

You will coordinate inbound/outbound moves, track serialized assets, support manufacturing and service schedules, and contribute to continuous improvements while complying with safety policies. This role features 11 days on/3 days off, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in inventory control, warehouse, materials management, or supply chain.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask through multiple computer programs.
• Strong proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve shipping and inventory issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with colleagues across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Follow all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourage action assuring safe behavior; confront unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for ESP equipment, including pumps, motors, protectors, variable speed drives, and cable.
• Perform daily inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and returns in the ERP system.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Verify material availability to support manufacturing, assembly, repair, field service, and customer delivery schedules.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movements between warehouses, repair facilities, service centers, and field locations.
• Track serialized equipment and maintain asset traceability throughout the inventory lifecycle.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of ESP components to prevent damage and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams regarding material requirements, shortages, and inventory optimization opportunities.
• Prepare inventory reports, performance metrics, and status updates for management.
• Support year-end inventory accounts and financial audits.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality management systems, and HSE requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for an Inventory Control Operator located in Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What’s In It For You:

• Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Grow your income as you drive growth
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Maintain accurate inventory records for ESP equipment, including pumps, motors, protectors, variable speed drives, and cable
• Perform daily inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and returns in the ERP system
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent stockouts and excess inventory
• Verify material availability to support manufacturing, assembly, repair, field service, and customer delivery schedules
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movements between warehouses, repair facilities, service centers, and field locations
• Track serialized equipment and maintain asset traceability throughout the inventory lifecycle
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of ESP components to prevent damage and maintain quality standards
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams regarding material requirements, shortages, and inventory optimization opportunities
• Prepare inventory reports, performance metrics, and status updates for management
• Support year-end inventory accounts and financial audits
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality management systems, and HSE requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and operational efficiency

Position Details:

• 11 days on/3 days off, every other weekend
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in inventory control, warehouse, materials management, or supply chain
• Ability to drive a forklift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask through multiple computer programs
• Strong proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve shipping and inventory issues
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with colleagues across departments to achieve shared goals
• Follow all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourage action assuring safe behavior; confront unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motion are all required for this role.
• Close visual acuity is required for visual inspections involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection) and motor vehicles, using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Subject to environmental conditions as activities occur inside and outside.
• Subject to hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation that may affect the respiratory system or the skin.
• Subject to oils such as cutting fluids that may affect the respiratory system or the skin.

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.