Materials Management Specialist

Kern Energy CA; Bakersfield (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kern Energy in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Materials Management Specialist to support refinery warehouse operations, inventory management, material procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will maintain inventory accuracy, ensure timely material availability, execute competitive sourcing, and collaborate with maintenance and project teams to improve warehouse processes for safe, reliable, and cost-effective refinery operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• 10+ years in materials management or procurement preferred.
• Experience in petroleum refining or industrial environments preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage inventory replenishment, stock levels, and critical spare parts availability.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliations.
• Monitor usage, lead times, and min/max levels to optimize investment.
• Maintain ERP/CMMS transaction records.
• Support daily warehouse activities including receiving, storing, and staging.
• Operate forklift and maintain operator certification.
• Coordinate material requirements with maintenance and project teams.
• Source materials and obtain competitive bids; prepare RFQs.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms while ensuring quality.
• Develop supplier relationships and improve workflows.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Interpret material specifications

Forklift operation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Herramientas

ERP/CMMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Descripción del empleo

Kern Energy is currently seeking a Materials Management Specialist who supports the refinery warehouse operations, inventory management, material procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring timely material availability, executing competitive sourcing activities, and improving warehouse processes to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective refinery operations.

The successful candidate will exhibit Kern’s core values of Teamwork, Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Connection.

Job Function

• Manage inventory replenishment, stock levels, and critical spare parts availability.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor material usage, lead times, and min/max levels to optimize inventory investment.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records within ERP/CMMS systems.
• Support daily warehouse activities, including receiving, issuing, storing, and staging materials.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain proper material identification, storage, organization, and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate material requirements with maintenance, operations, and project teams.
• Source materials and obtain competitive bids for inventory replenishment and refinery projects.
• Prepare and evaluate requests for quotation (RFQs), comparing pricing, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and delivery terms while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Develop, review, and update warehouse and materials management procedures.Identify and implement improvements to inventory control, procurement, and warehouse workflows.
• Support 5S initiatives, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies and established internal controls.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills

• Working knowledge of ERP/CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret material specifications, part numbers, and technical documentation.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and obtain or maintain required operator certification.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in materials management, industrial warehousing, inventory control, or procurement preferred.
• Experience in petroleum refining, oil and gas, manufacturing, or industrial MRO environments preferred.