We currently have an opportunity for a Material Planning Specialist based in Qatar.

Position Tittle: Material Planning Specialist
Work Location: Onshore resident based in Doha, Qatar
Working hours: 5 days per week/9hrs
Duration: Start Date: ASAP  - End Date: 31 DEC 2026

ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Senior Material Management handles:
Main actor on the contribution on the development and improvement of sustainable system for the Material Management and Planning
The position will be interfacing with other entities within of company. He will be the representative on the management and improvement of the work process developed through SAP System, including communication with the Warehouse and others stakeholders within the M&I organization.
 
JOB DIMENSIONS
Key role on the Material Management Improvement in between the company, Warehouse and Offshore
Responsible for monitoring and reporting on Maintenance material status at all stages through the process flow(s). Utilizing SAP / PALM as the central database.
Responsible to create processes and procedures to support Maintenance material management and drive continuous improvement.
Position has significant interaction with company Warehouse, offshore and onshore organization and external vendors.
Working time to be split between company Head Office and Warehouse
Offshore visits will be required for the serenity of processes
 
ACTIVITIES
Drive an Incident Free environment through establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
Responsible for ensuring positive HSE performance by personnel, contractors and others working under the influence of the position.
Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, company standards and procedures under the area of responsibility to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance and responsible environmental attitude.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of all Maintenance material management activities, processes and procedures.
Provide first level specialist advice and guidance to onshore and Site / offshore personnel on the management / movement of Maintenance related materials.
Provide administrative support to onshore / Site / offshore personnel on the management / movement of Maintenance related materials.
Act as focal, in liaison with Warehouse personnel, to ensure continuous flow of materials / equipment for repair / refurbishment and return to stock / offshore.
Liaise with Maintenance stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient management of materials.
Interface with the Campaign / Shutdown & Base Operation Material Coordinators to ensure efficient tracking / bagging and tagging of materials.
Interface with Warehouse personnel to ensure robust material management and storage / preservation of Maintenance related materials.
Interface with Warehouse personnel / Contactors to ensure adequate management, refurbishment / replenishment and storage of Special Tooling, Turbine Kits etc.
Support the repair process for Maintenance related equipment, which may include visits to local vendor workshops and warehouses.
Act as focal for QA / QC material status / issues in liaison with the Technical Materials Administrator (TADM).
Participate, as appropriate, in Maintenance material management / Warehouse audits.
Ensure all related certification / documentation is coordinated and managed / stored effectively utilizing Company Document management processes and procedures.

 
Initiate for re-certification, re-calibration, test for specific equipment (pressure gauges, valves) by Third party/Vendor
Participate to the improvement on the Material management and planning activities, which include knowledges on the planning and scheduling tool Primavera
Ensure all certification / documentation is up to date and easily accessible for stakeholders to utilize.
Act as focal with contractors, as required, for Maintenance material management issues.
Interface and coordinate as necessary with other relevant entities
Carry out any other relevant duties or tasks that may be assigned by reporting line.
Contribute to Vendor performance evaluation by providing relevant statistics
Share and adopt best practices across the company, support and identify opportunities to enhance consistency and alignment between Assets, where practicably possible.
Support the drive for Qatarisation
All staff must be willing to participate in Crisis Response Training and to assist during Emergency Response Situations if required
 
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
Position is in a Joint Venture Operating Company on the Al Shaheen Oil and Gas Field, one of the largest offshore Oil and Gas Fields in the world. The role is Onshore based in Doha.
 
Qualifications & Experience Required
Industry recognized technical qualifications / Diploma supported by industry experience (offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities).
Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the oil and gas industry in a similar role to the Warehouse / Logistics environment.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural environment.
Solid experience in computerized maintenance management tools (SAP / PALM) with excellent PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
An understanding on the usage of the planning and scheduling tool Primavera
Understanding and application of industry process safety guidelines and procedures.
Solid knowledge on equipment maintenance & material management processes.
Versatile, self-starter, resilient and able to interact effectively with different departments, peers and Senior Management on a daily basis.


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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.