Manager, Supply Chain

Kodiak Gas Services•Kilgore, TX

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager oversees daily purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations to ensure materials flow efficiently and are available to support company operations. The role leads supply chain personnel, maintains inventory accuracy, supports procurement, and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. The manager works with Operations, Accounting, leadership, and other stakeholders to improve efficiency, optimize inventory levels, and support supply chain performance. The role includes supporting the 24/7 nature of field operations, traveling as needed to provide operational support, training, and guidance, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 4–6 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, warehouse operations, or a related role within an oilfield services or gas compression organization.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing supply chain, purchasing, inventory, or warehouse personnel required.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with Operations, Finance, and other business units.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory control, material management, and inventory accounting principles.
Experience with ERP, CMMS, inventory management, and purchasing systems required.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and support organizational change initiatives.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and support the 24/7 nature of field operations.
Ability to travel to and from site locations.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided.
May be required to sit for long periods and work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage daily purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations to support company objectives and operational needs.
Supervise, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including inventory, purchasing, and warehouse team members.
Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, variance investigations, and corrective actions.
Oversee warehouse receiving, storage, material handling, and distribution.
Monitor inventory levels and replenishment activities to maintain material availability while minimizing excess inventory and stock shortages.
Review and approve purchasing transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with Operations and field personnel to forecast material requirements, plan replenishment, and ensure timely availability of parts, materials, and services.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve or escalate quality, delivery, and service issues while maintaining vendor relationships.
Support initiatives to reduce obsolete and excess inventory and improve inventory utilization and accuracy.
Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, vendor, and asset records within company systems.
Coordinate inventory transfers and material movement between warehouses, field locations, and operational sites.
Generate and analyze reports related to inventory performance, purchasing activity, and departmental metrics.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, inventory control, and supply chain performance.
Ensure compliance with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and supply chain policies.
Travel as needed to provide operational support, training, and guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.