Inventory Specialist

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Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

Entry-level position that provides accurate and timely analysis of gas compression parts, consumables, and outsourced services purchased for the company. He/she should conduct regular, periodic inventory counts and assist with inventory management in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for the company. The Inventory Specialist, Entry, is responsible for managing the optimum location, amount, and security of field inventory levels to ensure availability of parts and accuracy of inventory counts without creating unnecessary stock locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces Supply Chain Policies and Procedures for control and tracking of inventory movement.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts (including the physical count, research and correction of all variances in CMMS)
• Manage, and report on, all transactions in CMMS (preventive maintenances, work orders, purchase orders, assets, stock rooms, inventory, etc.)
• Aids in the physical setup of new parts, stockrooms, or movement of existing inventory.
• Execute and fulfill “on-call” rotation duties.
• Exercises independent judgment based upon job experience in Supply Chain decision-making.
• Proactively assist with short- and long-term demand forecasting using inventory usage and procurement data trends and analytics.

Education, Experience and Training

• Prior experience in a purchasing or inventory accounting role
• 5 years’ experience in an oilfield service organization preferred
• Familiarity with reciprocating compression equipment and its application required
• Proficient in the use of electronic inventory control systems, inventory control procedures, and inventory control best practices
• Able to perform thorough analysis of inventory consumption trends with an emphasis on optimum location and amount of field inventory levels
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software suite (particularly the use of Microsoft Excel) 
• Possesses very strong organizational skills
• Possesses good communications skills, able to discuss mechanical parts and services issues with Company employees and vendors of all educational backgrounds
• Willingly support Company field personnel at all levels 
• Possesses strong time management skills
• Able to maintain composure and work well under pressure
• Able to accommodate the 24/7 nature of field operations in serving the field
• College diploma from a four-year accredited institution preferred
• Applicable certifications and/or training preferred

Physical Demands

• May be required to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to travel to/from site locations 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided
• Must be able to work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours

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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.