Materials Management Specialist
About The Position
Kern Energy is seeking a Materials Management Specialist to support refinery warehouse operations, inventory management, material procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position maintains inventory accuracy, ensures timely material availability, conducts competitive sourcing, and improves warehouse processes in support of safe, reliable, and cost-effective refinery operations. The successful candidate demonstrates Kern’s core values of Teamwork, Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Connection. The role manages inventory replenishment and stock levels, supports critical spare-parts availability, and coordinates material requirements with maintenance, operations, and project teams. It also supports daily warehouse operations and procurement, while helping improve inventory control, sourcing, and warehouse workflows.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years of experience in materials management, industrial warehousing, inventory control, or procurement is preferred.
- Experience in petroleum refining, oil and gas, manufacturing, or industrial MRO environments is preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 minimum/maximum levels to optimize inventory investment.
- Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records in 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
