Senior Inventory & Materials Planner

DNOW; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dent​

Career growth

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage purchasing of non-managed vendor materials and plan inventory for assigned locations. You will forecast with branch managers, transfer materials between branches, and generate inventory reports.

The role requires 5+ years in inventory or warehouse management, experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel, forklift certification preferred, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory or warehouse management experience.
• Experience in industrial, oil & gas, electrical, automation, or pump service industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift certification (preferred).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for pumps, VFDs, automation components, motors, barrels, skids, controls, electrical equipment, spare parts, and consumables.
• Perform routine cycle counts and coordinate annual physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and establish minimum/maximum stocking levels.
• Identify obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory and recommend disposition.
• Ensure all incoming materials are properly inspected, labeled, and entered into inventory.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations using barcode or bin location systems.
• Optimize warehouse layout for improved efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and housekeeping practices.
• Work with Procurement to forecast inventory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining proper stock levels based on service demand and historical usage.
• Coordinate returns, warranty items, and vendor discrepancies.
• Coordinate material staging for field service projects.
• Verify materials issued to technicians are properly documented.
• Assist with emergency material requests and expedited shipments.
• Track serialized equipment including VFDs, motors, pumps, and automation equipment.
• Develop and improve inventory procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor inventory turnover and carrying costs.
• Reduce inventory shrinkage through accountability and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory adjustments and transfers.

Job description

DNOW is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage purchasing of non-managed vendor materials and plan inventory for assigned locations. You will forecast with branch managers, transfer materials between branches, and generate inventory reports.

The role requires 5+ years in inventory or warehouse management, experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel, forklift certification preferred, and a valid driver's license.