Materials Control Specialist - Baroid

Halliburton • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Baroid
Baroid, a Halliburton product service line, is the world leader in drilling and completion fluids solutions. Our technologies and field expertise help customers manage wellbore stability, enhance rate of penetration, and ensure environmental compliance across every phase of the well. Baroid’s customized fluid systems drive safety, efficiency, and reliability in the most challenging formations.
About the Role
The Materials Control Specialist is responsible for inventory planning, materials management, and supply chain coordination activities that support Baroid operations.
This role works closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and operational teams to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and support efficient order fulfillment. The position plays a key role in inventory planning, forecasting, materials analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to operational performance and financial objectives.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, supply chain, or related operational environments OR a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with inventory management, planning, or ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or oilfield operations.
• Familiarity with inventory planning, forecasting, demand management, and materials analytics.
• Experience supporting Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or similar enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning activities and participate in local inventory review meetings to align supply with operational demand.
• Maintain and optimize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data to support effective inventory management and replenishment processes.
• Analyze inventory trends, material demand, and supply requirements to optimize inventory levels and improve material availability.
• Identify, manage, and support redeployment of excess or obsolete inventory to improve inventory utilization and reduce costs.
• Coordinate sales order fulfillment activities and support delivery reconciliation processes.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics and provide reporting and analysis to PSL leadership.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and customer service teams to prioritize orders, manage lead times, and support forecast accuracy.
• Support receiving, inventory movement, and goods issue processes to ensure accurate inventory records and material flow.
• Identify process gaps and implement solutions to improve inventory accuracy, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean, continuous improvement, and cost optimization initiatives across the supply chain organization.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future.
• Wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree