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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