Supply Chain Manager - Asset And Inventory

Role overview

Asset management planning

• Lead a long-term Strategic Asset Management Plan aligned with business strategy and operational objectives.
• Define asset management objectives, external factors, stakeholder requirements, and the asset portfolio under management.
• Translate strategic objectives into operational plans and establish asset management policies, processes, and governance.
• Integrate asset management planning with quality, environmental, and safety management systems.
• Develop and report KPIs covering OEE, downtime, reliability, utilization, and lifecycle costs.
• Ensure the asset management plan supports ISO 55000 readiness and certification.

Asset management system

• Own and maintain accurate, complete, and current equipment records in the asset management system.
• Design and continuously improve policies, processes, procedures, and governance for asset management.
• Standardize asset data capture, validation, and lifecycle workflows in ERP systems.
• Maintain seismic equipment records including serial numbers, specifications, locations, and condition status.
• Oversee equipment acquisition, allocation, utilization, aging, replacement, and disposal.
• Track project deployment and utilization, identify underused assets, and recommend reallocation or disposal.
• Train relevant teams on system usage, data standards, reporting, compliance, and operational accountability.

Inventory management

• Develop inventory controls that balance supply and demand and avoid stockouts, overstocking, and unnecessary carrying costs.
• Monitor inventory across locations and set replenishment points, safety stock levels, and lead times.
• Maintain inventory systems with accurate data entry, real-time tracking, and system integrity.
• Conduct physical counts, cycle counts, and audits and implement corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Analyze turnover, stock aging, and shrinkage and provide recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Formal asset management certification such as Institute of Asset Management certification or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of asset and inventory management experience.
• Technical or field equipment experience is preferred, especially in seismic, geophysical, or energy sectors.
• Experience developing strategic asset management plans and governing asset management systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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