Inventory Specialist

CDI Engineering Services • Bayou Goula, LA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing spare parts inventory to support plant reliability within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with maintenance, vendors, and internal stakeholders to identify critical spare parts, streamline inventory processes, and ensure effective stocking strategies. Key responsibilities include onboarding new inventory, resolving discrepancies through root cause analysis, and modernizing and consolidating inventory systems.
The position also oversees inventory-related preventative maintenance activities and provides supervision to contract personnel as needed. The Inventory Specialist operates in both office and warehouse settings, requiring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. A strong background in industrial maintenance and experience in a chemical facility are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Proven ability to develop SOPs and lead training programs.
• Prior work in a chemical facility
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Flexible, adaptable, and organized; can handle numerous tasks simultaneously without losing focus; ability to properly prioritize work.
• Self-motivated, able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Detail minded and delivers quality work products.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical spare parts needed to maintain plant reliability
• Assist with onboarding new inventory
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize spare part stocking strategies
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and identify root causes
• Modernize and consolidate inventory
• Coordinate inventory preventative maintenance activities
• Provides necessary supervision for contract personnel
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED