Inventory Planner(Contract Role)

at  MEG Energy

Job Posting End Date:
Friday, August 30, 2024
Position Type:
Contractor
Position Sub Type:
Contractor
Work Location:
Calgary, AB
Shift:

At MEG, you can bring your unique knowledge and experience to work and contribute your ideas to drive our purpose, which is to supply the world with environmentally and socially responsible energy, while generating long term value for all our stakeholders. We are looking for talented individuals to bring their skills and experience to our dynamic and inclusive culture of performance and innovation.
We are proud to be an Alberta-based company where our leaders are local, accessible to MEG’s employees and committed to operating responsibly. We are guided by our operating priorities to ensure we care for:
Ourselves and all others. The environment and the communities in which we live and operate; and Our business and its long-term performance.
Inventory Planner, Calgary
MEG Energy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Inventory Planner to join our Supply Chain Management team at our Calgary, Alberta office. This position will report to the Materials Management Lead and is responsible for planning and expediting all materials, components, and purchased finished goods for each project.
This role ensures an uninterrupted supply to meet internal and external customer requirements, manages the day-to-day supplier issues and relationships from an operational and tactical perspective, and oversees the warehouse storage usage levels between all locations.
Please note, this is a 16-month contract position with compensation as a straight hourly rate

Your day-to-day will include:

• Review and monitor inventory levels, usage patterns and lead times to forecast future material requirements, including:
• Developing capacity plans and reviews of utilization rates
• Implement industry standards and process improvements to enhance materials planning efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory turnover
• Ensure continuous supply of materials and meet business unit service requirements through strategic planning by:
• Developing and documenting the materials management strategy for all major events through collaboration with relevant business units
• Collaborating with internal departments to determine material needs based on project schedules and production plans
• Coordinating with Inventory Controller to ensure materials are available to support operations and major projects/events
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Procurement Team to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply of materials through:
• Identification of potential supply chain disruptions and development of contingency plans to mitigate risks
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to address and resolve issues affecting supply continuity
• Tracking and expediting material deliveries to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
• Coordination with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of materials.
• Handle billing problems related to internal issues (e.g., accounting strings & work orders).
• Coordinating with Inventory Analyst to support management of MEG’s offsite storage locations including:
• 3rd party warehouses, outdoor storage yards, fabrication shops, pipe yards, etc
• Work with 3rd party Shipping/Receiving/Issuing personnel at each location ·
• Use various tools and software systems to gather, analyze, and report on key performance indicators.
• Develop and refine policies, processes, and procedures related to materials planning and demand management

What you will bring to MEG:

• University degree with a specialty in Supply Chain, Business Administration,
• Logistics or a related field
• SCMP (or other) designation and Data Analytics are assets
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies Typically Required for the Position:
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in inventory planning, materials expediting,
• or a similar role in the oil and gas industry
• Must have experience using Maximo
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management principles, and procurement best practices.
• Ability to work on strategic and tactical projects with excellent problem-solving
• skills
• Excellent technical skills, especially with spreadsheets and data management
• Decisiveness, initiative, attention to detail, and high accuracy
• Analytical ability as well as organizing and planning skills to effectively manage the flow of materials.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume.

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At MEG, our employees are committed to:

• Safety - Foundational in everything that we do. We are committed to both physical safety at our work sites as well as safety in belonging and bringing your true self to work.
• Being Local & Committed to Our Community – We are proud to have been built in Alberta. Our leadership team lives in Alberta, knows its staff by name and cares about operating responsibly where we live. We are committed to supporting our local communities through volunteering our time, talent, and resources.
• Big Ideas Creating Opportunities – We believe in the ability to impact one’s role by thinking differently and bringing creative ideas forward. We believe in working in a team with diversity in skills, experience and thoughts leading to improved decision-making and problem-solving. If you have an idea, you are empowered to develop and bring it to life.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, please submit your resume by clicking on Apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. MEG Energy is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workforce. We work to ensure that our policies and practices protect individuals and groups under applicable human rights legislation. We will respond to accessibility accommodations by applicants upon request.
At MEG, every business decision we make, no matter how big or small, aligns with our
Core values:
Be the Example – Connect With Each Other – Collective Strength –
Accept the Challenge – Think Big Picture
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