About the role
Operational KPI Analysis: Analyze core metrics such as Stock Cover (for consumables/spare parts), Service Levels for internal departments, and Consumption Forecast Accuracy.Inventory Optimization: Use data to determine safety stock levels for critical materials (e.g., additives, packaging materials, industrial gases) to avoid operational downtime.Usage Forecasting: Analyze historical consumption patterns of supporting materials to predict future needs and support better procurement decisions.Operational Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to resolve material availability issues.Conflict Resolution: Work with the maintenance and operations teams to prioritize the procurement of urgent spares or consumables that impact plant reliability.Supplier Coordination: Support procurement by providing data on lead times and supplier performance to improve the overall reliability of the supply chain.Process Enhancement: Support improvements in the material requisition process and system enhancements within the ERP to automate replenishment.AI & Digital Planning: Participate in initiatives to use AI/Digital tools for predictive maintenance planning and automated inventory tracking.Waste Reduction: Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory or obsolete stock through better data visibility and process auditing.Supply Risk Reporting: Prepare updates for management on supply risks, potential material shortages, and the status of critical industrial inventory.Exception Reporting: Maintain reports that highlight deviations from standard consumption rates or stock-out risks for supporting materials.Material Readiness: Ensure all materials required for planned maintenance (turnarounds) or daily operations are staged and ready.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business with a focus on Supply Chain3–15 years in material planning or supply chain planningAdvanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query) and Data Visualization (Power BI/Tableau) to track material flows.Experience with ERP Material Management (MM) modules (e.g., SAP or Oracle).Industrial Knowledge: Familiarity with the technical materials used in petrochemical operations (valves, gaskets, additives, specialized packaging).Soft Skills: Strong coordination skills to manage the needs of diverse departments like Maintenance, Production, and Finance.The position will be based in Port Said, Egypt
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business with a focus on Supply Chain3–15 years in material planning or supply chain planningAdvanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query) and Data Visualization (Power BI/Tableau) to track material flows.Experience with ERP Material Management (MM) modules (e.g., SAP or Oracle).Industrial Knowledge: Familiarity with the technical materials used in petrochemical operations (valves, gaskets, additives, specialized packaging).Soft Skills: Strong coordination skills to manage the needs of diverse departments like Maintenance, Production, and Finance.The position will be based in Port Said, Egypt
