Materials Management Advisor I at ABNL Limited

Job Description

• The Materials Management Engineer (MME) supports or leads the implementation of project materials purchasing and management. This may include maintaining responsibility and/or oversight for planning materials management strategies, purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, customs, as well as overseeing field materials management (transport, receipt, storage, maintenance, allocation, issuing, and scrap/surplus disposal) when assigned to a fabrication yard or construction site.

Task and Responsibilities

• Prepares Initial Materials Management Strategy, including procurement strategy for assigned project portfolio
• Identifies materials management (MM) issues or concerns and develops project specific MM processes, strategies, and philosophies aligned to project's objectives
• Collaborates with Construction Logistics group, MM Sr. Advisor and MM Manager on project MM and Logistics vulnerabilities, issues, and opportunities
• Develops MM deliverables (MM Strategy / Plan, Purchasing Strategy / Plan, and initial Long Lead Equipment (LLE) list) incorporating project goals as well as any local content considerations and client alignment (JOA/PSA) objectives
• Works with the MM Manager, Contracts Engineer (CE) and Business Manager to develop a Functional Engagement Plan for the project(s)
• Leads or supports Long Lead Equipment (LLE) strategy development, identification, bid, negotiation and purchase order (PO) execution
• Supports CE in development of all MM portions of Invitation to Tender (ITT) document and ensures MM strategies and plans are reflected in tender documents
• Leads or supports development of the project specific MM RACI
• Participates in internal kick-off meeting(s) with Company personnel to ensure awareness of project specific MM requirements in the contract and reviews project specific MM requirements of Category Plan (CP)
• Supports development of Early Project Plan (EPP) and Production Planning (PP) document development with project team for MM and Purchasing sections
• Leads or supports implementation planning and initiation of project specific MM processes and practices for purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and importation activities
• Develops and implements Surplus Disposition Plan for any Company owned surplus/scrap, engaging Investment Recovery group as necessary
• Ensures proper execution of Preservation Plan
• Ensures timely handover of special tools, capital, and 2 year operating spares and any equipment first fill requirements
• Reviews, endorses and oversees implementation of MM plans, procedures and processes
• Reviews purchase orders and/or purchase order template to ensure proper flow down of prime contract T&Cs
• Monitors interfaces associated with execution of all areas of MM activities in compliance with all project requirements
• Communicates to Project Team (PT) and leadership on MM activities, progress and issues including timely schedule and cost status and impacts
• Advocates capital efficiency in implementation and execution of MM activities applying established best practices as appropriate
• Leads or supports transition of MM activities from engineering office to construction location
• Ensures execution of Field Materials Management in accordance with the Project Plans (Materials Management Plan, and Logistics Plan)
• Oversees movement of materials from delivery to marshalling yard / Site Storage / Site Laydown
• Ensures appropriate receipt, storage, preservation, inventory control, allocation, preservation, issuance, and surplus/scrap disposal processes
• Oversees coordination of supplier Technical Service Representatives during installation and commissioning
• Coordinates and oversees heavy modules transportation planning and execution, consulting with Construction Logistics personnel as necessary
• Assists in development of close out plans and reporting

Skills and Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Experience in Materials Management preferred
• Broad understanding of project execution and materials management principles, theories, and concepts
• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred.