Inventory Specialist IV

Houston, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1280207
location
Location Houston, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Supply Chain / Purchasing
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published September 14, 2026

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Job Title:

 Inventory Specialist IV


Duration:

 1 year


Schedule:

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home


Location:

 Houston, TX

This opportunity focuses on inventory control, optimization, and materials management within a dynamic energy industry environment. The role is responsible for supporting inventory performance, material master data integrity, and spare parts management while collaborating closely with Procurement, Finance, Maintenance, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders. The successful candidate will help drive inventory improvement initiatives, support inventory strategy and planning activities, maintain accurate materials data, and contribute to efficient materials management processes. This position offers a blend of operational and analytical responsibilities, making it ideal for a professional with strong SAP and Materials Management expertise looking to grow into leadership opportunities

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or another relevant technical discipline

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Materials Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, or a related field

  • Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP

  • Experience supporting inventory control, inventory optimization, and inventory performance analysis

  • Experience collaborating with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Maintenance teams

  • Experience supporting demand planning, inventory replenishment, and materials management activities

  • Experience with physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and inventory accuracy programs

  • Experience maintaining material master data and supporting data integrity initiatives

  • Previous experience within the oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, or related industries preferred 

Required Skills:

  • Strong SAP knowledge and experience using ERP reporting tools

  • Strong understanding of Materials Management and inventory control processes

  • Knowledge of inventory strategies, inventory level setting, and continuous improvement principles · Ability to monitor and communicate inventory performance metrics and KPIs

  • Strong focus on data quality and material master record integrity

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional and matrixed organization

  • Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to influence stakeholders

  • Ability to support spare parts management and critical inventory programs 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with major Oil & Gas operators, EPC companies, or energy industry organizations

  • Understanding of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory management

  • Knowledge of inventory modeling, forecasting, inventory accounting, or statistical analysis techniques

  • Experience supporting warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain activities

  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of total cost of ownership concepts

  • Ability to lead initiatives and support future team leadership opportunities 

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