Principal Materials Specialist

Principal Materials Specialist

Job Overview:
The Principal Materials Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex material management-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Materials Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of material management. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in material management and broad knowledge of the material management discipline within the supply chain function.   

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee materials management specialists and support issue resolution
• Assure the OS&D (Overages, Shortages & Damages) process is being followed
• Ensure all Unifi prosses are being followed and perform audits
• Liaise with Material Controllers to coordinate requestions, BOM (Bill of Materials), and material allocation to Construction/Fabrication or 3rd Party Subcontractors
• Work assigned projects to establish the project's process based on the Unifi processes
• May be selectively asked to participate in projects to assess or develop new tools
• May be identified as Key Super User for the Area  
• Understand and work with Materials Management systems (Smart Materials) and EDMS (iDocs)  
• Utilize problem-solving skills to resolve Materials Management related issues actively
• Ensure familiarity with other non-Materials Management technologies that are used to support the project
• Manage and Execute the Surplus Materials process
• Work in the home office and travel to the field to provide Materials Management consistency
• Liaise with the leadership of QHSES, Project & Field / Shop Engineers, Expeditors, and Logistics
• Responsible for project set-up as it relates to Materials Management
• Lead others in material management activities, including receiving, locating, picking, issuing, packing, and forecasting, to ensure timely delivery to Construction/ Fabrication  
• Review and support the Material Management Plan, revise as needed
• Support and mentor others in the materials reporting, tracking, and reconciliation process and Surplus management
• Responsible for the success of their work and others, if applicable  
• Identifies and supports surplus materials  
• Troubleshoot advanced problems in the Site Module of Smart Materials with a sound understanding of Engineering and Procurement Modules  
• Manage receiving/issuing checklists and ensure proper documentation is correctly maintained  
• Manage the Identification of OS&D (Overages, Shortages & Damages) during the receiving process and SLODs (Stolen, Lost, or Damaged) during the fabrication/ Construction phase
• Lead or assist in the execution of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Material Management  
• Identify through investigation and communication significant improvement opportunities, suggest ways in which to release these opportunities, and deliver against them within the end-to-end Material Management Life Cycle  
• Challenge and support the Material Management Team to identify and deliver improvements  
• Set and monitor KPIs, and when necessary, put in place corrective action plans ensuring performance improves  
• Conduct internal audits with Material Management  
• Liaise within Supply Chain Management for the continuous evolvement of KPIs (performance, quality, delivery, cost, and communications)  
• Analyze forecasting/ soft allocation to discipline leads and the Project Management Team of needed material at each location necessary, including Fabrication and Construction
• Set and monitor KPIs, and when necessary, put in place corrective action plans ensuring performance improves  

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Extensive functional, business, industry, and leadership expertise
• Strong functional knowledge of Material Management Systems such as Smart Materials
• Have a thorough understanding of receiving, stock, and issuing process
• Well-versed in inventory and materials management systems used to support the process
• Exceptional Leadership qualities and experience 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.