Inventory Analyst

Role summary / purpose Inventory Specialist I – A contract position to support daily inventory management and materials operations while existing team members focus on a strategic implementation project through 2027. Key responsibilities • Manage the ServiceNow queue for materials orders, including requests for material creation or change requests • Process orders in SAP and MDG systems • Move material from standard stock to consignment or remove from stock as needed • Edit vendor records and vendor numbers • Work with warehouse staff and category managers to ensure material needs are met • Analyze inventory data to identify optimization opportunities • Investigate inventory and master-data issues and coordinate corrective actions Requirements – education & experience • 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or procurement • Oil and gas or industrial industry experience preferred • Bachelor's degree preferred (required if role converts to permanent position) • Working knowledge of inventory-control principles, cycle counting, material handling, and reconciliation • Ability to interpret material descriptions, specifications, units of measure, and inventory transactions Required skills • Experience with SAP Materials Management module • Basic Excel knowledge • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy • Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve problems independently • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a changing operational environment Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Experience with MDG (Master Data Governance) system • Experience with ServiceNow • Experience with inventory optimization, excess and obsolete materials, or warehouse process improvement • Familiarity with AI solutions or openness to learning AI tools • Fast learner with strong computer proficiency Employment details – type, location, hours • Position type: 1-year contract through end of 2027; may be extended or converted to permanent • Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma • Schedule: 5 days onsite per week during training period, then transition to 4 days onsite and 1 day work-from-home • Hours: Flexible – 8-5, 7-4, or 7:30-4:30 • Office-based role; no travel to refinery or warehouse sites required