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SC Inventory Analyst at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

About Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) stands as the pioneer and enduring leader within Nigeria's dynamic petroleum industry. The organization is deeply committed to investing heavily in its employees, a core principle reflected in its industry-leading development programs and a proactive commitment to seeing employees' innovative ideas not only travel but also come to full fruition. SPDC provides an environment where talent is nurtured, and professional growth is accelerated, ensuring its workforce remains at the forefront of the global energy sector.


Job Details

  • Job Title: SC Inventory Analyst
  • Job Requisition ID: R188485
  • Location: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Contracting and Procurement
  • Business Unit: Projects and Technology

Role Description: The SC Inventory Analyst

The SC Inventory Analyst is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain function, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Operations RTP Lead. The analyst is held responsible for ensuring the effective planning, optimization, and rigorous governance of materials across the entire scope of Shell Companies in Nigeria’s complex operational landscape.

This position demands a unique combination of strong analytical capabilities, hands-on expertise with advanced inventory systems, and a genuine passion for driving operational efficiency within a highly complex and dynamic operational environment. The incumbent will be tasked with managing critical material requirements, maintaining optimal stock levels, and providing essential support to a multitude of vital business units, which include Wells, Engineering, Chemicals, Lubricants, and Production. This critical support ensures timely material availability and strict compliance with Shell's global standards and best practices.


Core Responsibilities

The SC Inventory Analyst's primary responsibilities center on comprehensive materials and inventory management, including:

  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP): The analyst is responsible for executing MRP and managing a substantial portfolio, valued at $600M+ worth of inventory across all Shell Nigeria assets.
  • Stock Optimization: They will replenish and maintain optimal stock levels through effective forecasting and sophisticated demand planning techniques.
  • Parameter Management: The setting up, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of critical inventory parameters, such as MRP Types, Min./Max. levels, and safety stock levels, are key duties.
  • Performance Reporting: The analyst conducts precise inventory performance measurement and reporting, generating comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual dashboards for stakeholders.
  • Data Integrity and Collaboration: They collaborate closely with global data teams on essential initiatives, including material integrity reviews, obsolescence cleanup, and broader data quality enhancements.
  • End-to-End Coordination: The position requires interfacing seamlessly with the procurement, expediting, warehouse, and logistics teams to guarantee end-to-end materials availability.
  • Activity Planning Focal Point: The analyst acts as the central focal point for the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling (IAPS) process, meticulously ensuring perfect alignment between materials availability and complex operational schedules.
  • Inventory Optimization & Disposal: They are expected to drive inventory optimization, proactively identifying excess, dormant, and obsolete stock, and effectively managing the formal write-off proposals.
  • Operational Assurance: A core focus is ensuring material availability for critical operations, including turnarounds, shutdowns, and essential maintenance activities.
  • Master Data Governance: The analyst codes and manages new material masters and oversees master data standardization and integrity across all relevant SAP systems.

Required Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a robust combination of academic achievement, professional experience, and key competencies:

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a closely related quantitative field.
  • Professional Experience: Two (2) to six (6) years of proven, hands-on experience is mandatory in the fields of inventory management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or materials planning. Prior experience within the Oil & Gas industry is a preferred, significant advantage.
  • Problem-Solving & Detail Orientation: The successful candidate must be a proactive problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
  • Commercial Acumen: They must exhibit exceptional negotiation skills, sharp commercial acumen, and a strong working knowledge of Supply Chain risk and compliance frameworks.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse technical, commercial, and legal stakeholders across various functions.
  • Technical Systems Mastery: A strong working knowledge of SAP MM and other industry-standard inventory management tools is critical. Experience in material coding, standardization, and master data governance within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is also required.
  • Analytical Prowess: The analyst must possess excellent analytical skills with a proven capability to interpret complex data, generate actionable insights, and effectively optimize stock performance. Furthermore, a proven ability to analyze procurement data, drive process improvement, and implement sustainable sourcing strategies is highly valued.
  • Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills are needed to work seamlessly across the procurement, engineering, logistics, and warehouse functions.
  • Added Advantage: Proficiency in Power BI (Microsoft) business intelligence, including data visualization, real-time dashboards, and the application of AI-powered insights, will be a significant plus.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the link provided below.

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