Materials Manager

Operates in both a professional and/or business casual office environment as well as in a field environment.

Summary of Position:

This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Materials Management & CMMS and supervise the inventory teams in West Texas, South Texas, and Oklahoma. The Materials Management Manager will liaise with all departments, as well as other stakeholder groups, to evaluate, prioritize and execute all Materials Management requirements. This role will require a strong understanding and proficiencies in Inventory Management and Inventory Accounting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Materials Manager, you will be responsible for:

Inventory Management

• Supervising regional inventory teams and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Maintaining accuracy between physical inventory and system.
• Making sure all stock parts and equipment required by stakeholders and replenished accordingly.
• Documenting all material movements and transactions within the existing inventory management program, in a timely manner.
• Securing control inbound and outbound flow of deliveries and pick-ups at internal inventory yards/warehouses.
• Conducting spot counts, monthly cycle counts, mid and year-end inventory counts while reconciling discrepancies.
• Maintaining yard cleanliness and organization.
• Managing third-party inventory (reporting, inbound/outbound movements, communication etc.).

Inventory Accounting

• Managing and reconciling inventory accounts to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Cross-functionally collaborating with the accounting department to ensure adherence with internal controls.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors to develop efficient controls, respond to audit requests and address audit findings.
• Conducting physical inventory counts and document results.
• Understanding of coding practices (spend categories, cost centers etc.).
• Managing PO/Invoice approval for Inventory accounts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have an associate degree (a bachelor’s degree is preferred).
• Must have 3+ years of relevant experience in Inventory Management (oil and gas industry related experience is preferred).
• Must have an extensive background and knowledge in Inventory Accounting.
• FIIX CMMS Software knowledge is a major plus.
• Have strong organizational skills and customer service experience.
• Be able to complete tasks with little to no supervision.
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and cross-functionally.
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to strategically and prioritize tasks.
• Must have the ability to analyze information, situations, issues, policies, and procedures; formulate logical and effective decisions and / or solve obstacles.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment (when working out of the corporate, Midland, Texas, office).
• Operates in a warehouse and field environment (when working out of the field offices).
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Working after hours and weekends are frequent and will be evenly distributed amongst the Materials Management team.

Position Location:

• Midland, TX (primary location)
• Must be able to travel 25% of time to field, warehouse, and yard locations.

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

Just as water is vital to our planet and sustains all human life, water is an essential part of our company success. So are our people. Just as water takes on many forms to power the world, so do we. At WaterBridge, we empower everyone to be themselves and celebrate their uniqueness. That’s what makes us, US.

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

• Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How do you prioritize materials for expedited procurement when faced with unexpected production demands? Please explain in detail.
• How do you ensure cross-functional collaboration between material management and other departments, such as finance, to align strategies and budgets? Please explain in detail.
• How do you ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in material management for audit and compliance purposes? Please explain in detail.
• What steps do you take to ensure effective communication with material suppliers? Please explain in detail.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Inventory management: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 3 years (Required)
• CMMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Inventory Accounting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Midland, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: On the road