Warehouse Manager

NextDecade•Brownsville, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Operations Supply Chain at Rio Grande LNG, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for delivering end-to-end warehouse management solutions that drive service levels, operational excellence, and commercial value. This role leads the Warehouse Management team supporting Rio Grande LNG operations and oversee safe, efficient planning, control, storage, and distribution of materials and products. A critical component of this role is the hands-on optimization and ongoing management of the existing SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) module, including process improvement, fine-tuning, and maximizing utilization of current configurations to drive operational efficiency. The Warehouse Manager will also be expected to build and maintain robust KPI reporting frameworks and performance dashboards aligned with oil and gas industry standards. The successful candidate will own the full lifecycle of warehouse documentation — developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational procedures, and policies — to ensure consistent execution, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement across all warehouse operations.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of combined experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, and logistics processes, preferably within LNG, oil and gas, or energy-related industries.
Demonstrated hands-on experience managing and optimizing SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) within a live operational environment, including process improvement, configuration refinement, and system troubleshooting — this is a mandatory requirement.
Proven experience developing and publishing warehouse SOPs, operational procedures, and policy frameworks within an industrial or oil and gas environment.
Demonstrated experience building KPI dashboards and performance reporting frameworks for oil and gas or heavy industrial operations.
Experience in demand planning, inventory analysis, logistics, and international and domestic shipping.
Experience managing warehouse personnel, contractors, and suppliers within a matrixed organization.
Deep functional knowledge of SAP EWM and SAP MM modules, including integration points with SAP PM, SAP FI, and third-party logistics systems.
Proficiency in KPI dashboard development using SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent reporting platforms.
Strong SOP authoring skills with the ability to translate complex operational processes into clear, auditable, and compliant documentation.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data to drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of oil and gas inventory management principles, including MRP, Min-Max planning, and consignment management.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Finance, IT, and HSE teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for advanced data analysis.
Strategic thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
Operates in a complex construction environment.
Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.
Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.
Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.
May be required to enter confined spaces.
May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
SAP EWM certification or formal SAP EWM training credentials.
Familiarity with Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations and CBP compliance requirements.
Experience with Maximo, Oracle, or other CMMS/ERP platforms in addition to SAP.
APICS CPIM or equivalent supply chain certification.
Prior experience in an LNG export facility, refinery, or petrochemical plant environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the assessment, optimization, and continuous improvement of the existing SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) system, identifying performance gaps, underutilized functionalities, and configuration enhancements across warehouse structure, storage types/sections/bins, and integration with SAP MM and SAP PM.
Define and manage warehouse processes within SAP EWM: goods receipt, putaway strategies, stock transfers, picking, packing, and goods issue workflows.
Serve as the functional subject matter expert (SME) for SAP EWM, partnering with IT and SAP support teams to evaluate current configurations, resolve system issues, and implement enhancements that align with evolving operational requirements.
Drive SAP EWM data integrity by establishing robust item master data governance, cycle count programs, and inventory reconciliation processes.
Manage and oversee all SAP data entry and transactional accuracy relating to inventory management, logistics, and materials tracking across the warehouse.
Train, guide, and support warehouse personnel on SAP EWM processes and best practices, including the development of user training materials and quick-reference guides.
Identify system improvement opportunities and coordinate system enhancements, patches, and upgrades with the SAP team.
Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive KPI reporting frameworks and operational dashboards tailored to oil and gas industry standards, tracking metrics such as inventory accuracy, order fill rate, on-time delivery, warehouse utilization, and cost per transaction.
Analyze monthly and weekly KPI performance data to identify trends, root causes of deviations, and actionable improvement opportunities; present findings to senior leadership.
Build and manage performance dashboards using tools such as Power BI, or equivalent platforms, ensuring real-time visibility into warehouse operations.
Develop actions and corrective plans to meet performance metrics, efficiency targets, inventory financial reconciliation goals, and audit compliance requirements.
Collaborate with Finance and Operations to produce inventory financial reports, including variance analysis, slow-moving stock reports, and working capital reconciliation.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate, timely reporting and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Author, implement, and maintain a comprehensive library of Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational procedures, and policies covering all areas of warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issue, cycle counting, hazardous materials handling, and logistics.
Ensure all SOPs and procedures are aligned with company policies, safety requirements (HSSE), regulatory obligations, and oil and gas industry best practices.
Establish a formal document control and version management process for all warehouse documentation, ensuring SOPs are reviewed, updated, and communicated to staff on a defined schedule.
Lead warehouse personnel training on all SOPs and procedural updates, verifying competency through assessments and sign-off protocols.
Drive continuous improvement of SOPs by incorporating lessons learned, audit findings, incident investigations, and operational feedback.
Develop and implement a Warehouse policy framework governing inventory management, material handling, access control, Free Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance, and documentation standards.
Manage quality assurance and control procedures to meet operational requirements, ensuring materials are received per specifications.
Ensure materials are delivered to scope and schedule in accordance with established procedures, policies, and SOPs.
Oversee the receipt, storage, custody, and issue of consumables, tools, bulks, spares, equipment, and materials, maintaining accurate materials management records and documentation.
Continuously evaluate deficiencies in controls, processes, and procedures, developing solutions and best practices to drive improvement.
Maintain accountability for inventory item master data integrity and accuracy, including inventory discrepancy analysis and resolution.
Manage MRP Min-Max inventories, consignment stocks, and onsite service contractor materials.
Support strategic plans for inventory management and distribution; forecast capacity requirements and develop distribution and logistics plans aligned with service level commitments.
Manage overall logistics strategy, including freight forwarding, invoice review, approval, and reconciliation.
Serve as the designated Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Authorized Representative (as required), including fulfillment of United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) background check requirements and support during CBP audits.
Maintain close working relationships with Operations & Maintenance regarding receipt, preventative maintenance, and availability of materials.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Expediting on material delivery schedules and shipments; with Quality on documentation and inspection for materials received.
Partner with Accounts Payable on documentation for materials received and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
Liaise with carriers and suppliers concerning the receipt and delivery of materials.