Lead Material Controller - Temporary

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact.  Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably.  Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Temporary Position until 10/2025

ROLE PURPOSE

As Lead Material Controller, your core responsibility is to manage and maintain the flow of materials required for various projects and operations. Your role is crucial in ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right location to support uninterrupted project and operations’ execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inventory Management: You maintain and lead the maintenance of accurate records of material stock levels, track consumption rates, and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages and surplus.
• Material Planning: You collaborate with project managers and Supply Chain teams to forecast material requirements and develop effective material planning strategies.
• Procurement Coordination: You work closely with procurement specialists to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials while adhering to quality standards.
• Inspection and Quality Control: You verify and lead the verification of the quality and specifications of incoming materials, you conduct and lead inspections and address any discrepancies or non-compliance issues.
• Warehouse Operations: You oversee material handling, storage, and preservation to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration of materials.
• Documentation: You maintain and lead the maintenance of comprehensive material records, including receipts, issuances, and transfers, and generate/oversee reports for management and audit purposes.
• Vendor Management: You establish strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, monitor their performance, and address any logistical or quality concerns.
• Compliance: You ensure adherence to relevant safety, environmental, and industry regulations in all material-related activities.
• Mentoring: You mentor more junior Material Controllers and you support their development

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Proven track record in material control or inventory management within the oil and gas industry or a similar sector.
• Mastery of materials used in oil and gas operations, including equipment and spare parts
• Mastery with procurement processes, warehouse management systems, and inventory tracking tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate records and comply with industry standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with various stakeholders.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.