Inventory Optimization Specialist — Offshore Yard Ops

Talos Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talos Energy is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage company inventories across multiple laydown yards from Houston, TX. The role supports offshore assets by coordinating deliveries, audits, and documentation to optimize costs and accuracy.

You will work closely with procurement and accounting, ensuring compliance with policies and robust reporting. A strong background in oil & gas inventory controls, SAP and ERP systems is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Inventory Specialist experience in Oil & Gas.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory operations to meet company objectives, including use of inventory management systems.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and maintain inventory levels at owned and third-party locations; classify inventory conditions.
• Transfer materials and equipment as required by operations and document within the inventory system.
• Conduct annual inventory audits across multiple yard locations.
• Oversee operations across multiple laydown yards, ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Maintain working knowledge of offshore drilling, production, and completions to support inventory needs.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure accurate documentation for material transfers.
• Facilitate quality inspections of materials prior to shipment to field operations.
• Oversee rig return inspections, annual maintenance reviews, and surplus material sales.

Skills

Relationship-building

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Schedule-driven environment

High integrity

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Talos Energy is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage company inventories across multiple laydown yards from Houston, TX. The role supports offshore assets by coordinating deliveries, audits, and documentation to optimize costs and accuracy.

You will work closely with procurement and accounting, ensuring compliance with policies and robust reporting. A strong background in oil & gas inventory controls, SAP and ERP systems is essential for success.