Materials Specialist

About SLB

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At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for all across the organization.

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Materials Specialist

The Materials Specialist is responsible for executing warehouse activities within the assigned Division/location. They ensure adherence to company standards, applying good housekeeping practices, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency, ensuring goods are received, stored and issued to internal and external customers in a timely manner. They maintain inventory accuracy, both physically and in the warehouse management system and provide support on planning and stock replenishment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with established procedures and company standards to maintain effective control over the physical product flow and storage for the warehouse and other inventory areas.
• Support operations by either supervising or directly executing warehouse processes (reception, issuance, counting, junking, etc.).
• Implement required documentation and labelling per company standards and local requirements.
• Maintain timely input to the Warehouse Management System and ensure accurate stock transaction records.
• Proactively monitor and implement local strategies to reduce excess and ageing stock for the assigned divisions.
• Execute cycle count and periodical physical counts: plan creation/posting of adjustments/root cause and reporting per global procedure.
• Perform periodic reviews to maintain data integrity in the Warehouse Management System.
• Promote, execute, and follow-up internal field material transfers, until final closure, ensuring quality controls are carried out and are compliant with the Division quality standards.
• Aim for continuous improvement and regular use of Lean tools such as 5S exercise to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce waste. Implement, as applicable, advanced techniques to improve local materials management efficiency.
• Conduct periodic self-assessments and audits as dictated by the global processes.

​Experiences & Exposures:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 5 -10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts to operational environments.
• Strong adaptability and ability to perform in fast‑paced settings.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across warehouse, procurement, and field operations teams.
• Proficiency in English, with solid written, verbal, and reading abilities.
• Experience in the energy industry is an added advantage

Location: Lokichar, Kenya

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.